Symptoms of Penile Cancer
Patients with penile cancer may experience:
- Sores on the penis
- Discharge
- Bleeding of the penis
Diagnosing Penile Cancer
We perform a biopsy of the suspicious area to determine if it is penile cancer. After diagnosis, further tests determine if cancer cells have spread within the penis or to other parts of the body. These can include CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, chest X-ray or more biopsies.
Treating Penile Cancer
Surgery is the most common treatment for all stages of penile cancer. Our goal is to remove the cancer without affecting your quality of life.
Most men can be treated successfully with such minimally invasive techniques as:
- Mohs microscopically-controlled surgery
- Laser surgery
- Cryosurgery
In severe cancer cases, more extensive procedures may be necessary. Some patients also may require chemotherapy or radiation therapy after surgery to kill any remaining cancer cells.