All about penile cancer

All about penile cancer

It is likely few of us know of any man who has been diagnosed with penile cancer. Penile cancer is considered a rare cancer for men in the North America and Europe as less than 1 man in 100,000 each year is diagnosed accounting for less than 1% of cancers of men in the United States. For the year 2017, the American Cancer Society estimates 2,120 new cases of penile cancer will be diagnosed with about 360 deaths from it.  Early detection and understanding how to spot the symptoms of it is critical to overcoming this cancer.

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Facts about penile cancer

Facts about penile cancer

Penile cancer in the United States is quite rare. It occurs in less than 1 in 100,000 men and accounts for less than 1 percent of cancers in men in the United States. It is more common in areas of Asia, African, and South America. The most common type of penile cancer is squamous cell carcinoma, which usually forms on or under the foreskin. Signs and symptoms of penile cancer may include discharge, redness, irritation, or sores, a lump on the penis, or bleeding.

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Groin Pain and Swelling in Men: What Could it Mean?

Groin Pain and Swelling in Men: What Could it Mean?

Groin pain and swelling could be a red flag for men and potentially indicate many different conditions. It is important to know what these conditions are since they can range from kidney stones to cancers, and to be able to identify when something is wrong. 

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