Thursday, June 14, 2012

Cancer of the Penis the Facts, Signs, Symptoms and Diagnosis

Cancer is a major concern for many people. It is now estimated that at least 300,000 people a year are diagnosed each year in the UK. The most common forms of cancer are breast, lung, colon and prostate cancer. Penile cancer is much rarer.
In Britain around 400 men a year are diagnosed with cancer of the penis and mostly affects men who are 60 years of age or older. It is more common in Southeast Asia and Africa.
Causes
The investigation of penile cancer is very advanced and not much is known about it. Penile cancer is thought to be related to general hygiene and was found to be less common in men who have been circumcised. The reason is that men who have had their foreskin removed will find it much more difficult to turn back the foreskin to clean out underneath. The human papilloma virus (HPV) that causes penile warts also increases the risk of penile cancer.
Penile cancer is not hereditary and that family members are not likely to develop it. Penile cancer is not contagious either.
It is vital to keep a check on the health of the penis because some skin conditions can develop into cancer if left unchecked and untreated. Please check if there are white patches, red scaly patches red and moist spots on the skin of his penis.
Signs and symptoms
The first signs penile cancer is more likely to produce changes in color and thickness of the skin of the penis. This can lead to symptoms including growth or sores on the penis, which will most likely around the head of the penis or the shaft. This can lead to the discharge or bleeding. Most penile cancers are painless.
It is vital as most cancers have an early diagnosis and thus obtain prompt treatment for a positive outcome. Cancer can sometimes appear as flat growths that are blue-brown in color, or a red rash, small bumps or crusty. It is vital to pull the foreskin back to check regularly because it is often the only time that these symptoms are visible.
At this point, you have to say that other cancer diseases that can perform these conditions, however, if you have any of these symptoms, see your doctor or health specialist immediately.
Diagnosis
If you go to your doctor with any suspicious symptoms, your doctor will then examine whether they believe it is prudent to refer to a specialist hospital for advice and treatment.
The specialist will examine the entire penis and lymph nodes in the groin. If the cancer has spread to lymph nodes may be enlarged. To make a firm diagnosis, the doctor will take a tissue sample (biopsy) of the sore spots or abnormal penis. Usually be carried out under local anesthesia, so that the area is numb. The biopsies were examined under a microscope.
If the biopsy is positive for cancer after evaluating the severity most doctors will do more tests to make sure the cancer has not spread in the body.
Cancer extends through either the blood via the lymph system. The lymphatic system is part of the body's defense against infection and disease. It works as a network of lymph nodes connected by thin tubes containing lymph fluid. The tests are performed to see how best to treat a patient.



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