SKIN SORES
Many conditions can create skin issues on and around the Penis. Due to the similarity, however, it’s prudent to see a GP if this occurs.
TIGHT FORESKIN
Phimosis is a condition in its own right and requires treatment. Mostly it is not Cancer. However, it can be an early sign of Penile Cancer.
GROWTHS CHANGES
A GP should see any lumps, bumps, changes in skin colour or new blemishes. Unlike most Cancers, a GP can carry out a visual examination.
Mae West
“Is that a gun in your pocket, or are you just happy to see me?”
Penile Cancer
Regarded as rare but completes the triumvirate of Male Cancers. There is not a great deal known apart from a proposed link to the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV).
There are some vital signs to look for on the Penis:
- growths, bleeding or sores that are not healing
- foul-smelling discharge
- difficulty drawing the foreskin back (phimosis)
- change in the penis skin – colour, rash, thickness
We are the only charity in Scotland actively raising awareness of Penile Cancer, it may be rare, but the loss of a man’s Penis is devastating.
AGE 50+
AFFECTS 1%
NHS INFORM
CANCER RESEARCH UK
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