Penile Cancer

Investigation Penile Cancer

Penile cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy. This is when a small sample of tissue is removed fromthe penis and looked at under a microscope. If the cells look, like cancer cells, they will be “staged.” The TNM staging system is the system most often used.

Treatment of Penile Cancer

• Treatment depends on stages
• Surgery is the most common treatment for all stages of penile cancer. Other options include radiation and chemotherapy.
• Topical anti-tumor medication and Chemotherapy.
• Brachytherapy, Carbon dioxide laser, Radiation therapy and Mohs surgery.
• Lymph node dissection, Penectomy, Wide local excision and Laser surgery.

Signs & Symptoms.

• Skin: lumps or ulcers.
• Penile lesion, discharge from wound, or swollen lymph nodes.