Question 1

what are the symptoms of penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Penile cancer is usually asymptomatic (ie, no symptoms). It may look ulcerated and have discharge, but there is usually no pain associated with it. There may be bleeding from the tumor or look dry and without discharge.

Question 2

doctors, what are symptoms of penile cancer?

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Ulcer: An ulcerating lesion of the penis usually on the glans develops with bleeding and then parin.  Lesion doesnt rsolve but enlarges frequently requiring amputation.

Question 3

symptoms of penile cancer include what kind of penis changes?

Accepted Answer

Ulcer, nodule: Penile cancers often occur at the junction of the glans and body. Symptoms may be thickening of the skin, uleration, bleeding, nodule formation and color chage.

Question 4

are the symptoms of penile cancer bad?

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Penile cancer: Signs of penile cancer include sores, lumps, discharge, and bleeding. Early on these symptoms are quite mild.  As long as you have an md check any symptoms that persist for more than a few weeks you can lower risk. Risk of penis cancer is higher in uncircumcised men, due to a higher risk of hpv infection. Other risks include age over 60, having phimosis, poor hygiene, smoking, multiple partners.

Question 5

what are typically the early symptoms of penile cancer?

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Ulcer, nodule: Penile cancers often occur at the junction of the glans and body. Symptoms may be thickening of the skin, uleration, bleeding, nodule formation and color chage.

Question 6

can you get symptoms of penile cancer in teenagers or young adults?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Very rare, but not impossible, age is no exemption for cancer.

Question 7

how common is penile cancer from hpv? what are the signs and symptoms?

Accepted Answer

: It's quite rare. Usually appears as a non-healing sore or a wart-like growth. If treated promptly, always easily curable without serious surgery. Even among people with known or frequent genital HPV infection. Get prompt medical care if you develop such symptoms, otherwise nothing to worry about.

Question 8

is penile cancer curable?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The exact treatment and chances of cure are dependent on the stage of the person's penile cancer.  Earlier stages are more likely curable than later stages of disease.  Recommended treatments also vary with the stage of the disease.

Question 9

how can one prevent penile cancer?

Accepted Answer

Good hygiene & noHPV: Penile cancer is quite rare in the usa, and especially rare in circumcised men. Smegma, the secretions of the foreskin that accumulate underneath the prepuce in uncircumcised males, is proven to be carcinogenic in animals.  Human papillomavirus (hpv) infection, which is sexually transmitted, is also likely a co-factor in many cases.  So, good hygiene and avoiding penile contact with hpv are how.

Question 10

could penile cancer look just like a cyst?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Penile cancer looks alot more ulcerative and can have a wet appearance. As the cancer increases in size, it does not have characteristics of a cyst, which is typically round, soft, and mobile.

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