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Please let me know if there is such thing as penile cancer, cancer in the penis or that area?

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Dr. R Condon Hughes answered

Specializes in Dermatopathology

Yes: The most common form of penile cancer is called squamous cell carcinoma. It is often associated with hpv (human papilloma virus), which can be sexually transfitted.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 11/11/2014

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