Cancer hasn’t to spread any glands, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body.
Stage 1
Cancer has spread into the connective tissue just below the skin.
Cancer hasn’t spread to any glands, lymph nodes, or other parts of the body.
Stage 2
Cancer has spread to the connective tissue below the skin and to lymph vessels or blood vessels or cells look very different from normal cells, or cancer has spread to erectile tissues or the urethra.
Cancer hasn’t spread to any other parts of the body.
Stage 3A
Cancer has spread to the connective tissue below the skin and to lymph vessels or blood vessels or cells look very different from normal cells, or cancer has spread to erectile tissues or the urethra.
Cancer has spread to one or two lymph nodes in the groin.
Cancer hasn’t spread to any other parts of the body.
Stage 3B
Cancer has spread to the connective tissue below the skin and to lymph vessels or blood vessels or cells look very different from normal cells, or cancer has spread to erectile tissues or the urethra.
Cancer has spread to multiple lymph nodes in the groin.
Cancer hasn’t spread to any other parts of the body.
Stage 4
Cancer has spread to nearby areas, such as the pubic bone, prostrate, or scrotum, or cancer has spread to other areas and organs of the body.
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Diagnosis Tests
Biopsy
Cystoscopy to see if the cancer has spread.
A cystoscopy is a procedure that involves the use of an instrument called a cystoscope. A cystoscope is a thin tube with a small camera and light at the end.
If cancerous, one may need more tests.
These tests, along with the tests you’ve already had, will help the specialists find out the size of the cancer and how far it’s spread
(Most cancers of the penis affect the skin covering the penis (foreskin), or the head or tip (glans) of the penis)
A growth, lump, mass, or ulcer on the penis or sore that does not heal within 4 weeks?
Itching and/or redness and/or irritation on penis?
Re-occurring burning and/or pain when urinating?
A rash?
Bleeding from the penis (urine) or under the foreskin?
Penile discharge which can be smelly?
Thickening of the skin of the penis or foreskin that makes it difficult to pull back the foreskin (phimosis)?
Change in the colour of the skin of your penis or foreskin?
Change of appearance of the penis?
A lump in the groin/swollen lymph nodes in the groin?
General discomfort (muscle weakness), uneasiness or ill feeling (malaise) and/or fatigue (tiredness)?
Long term persistent indigestion and/or frequent heartburn and/or constant abdominal pain and swelling?
Unexplained weight loss?
Complications /Information to beware of/General tips:
Prevention
Protect yourself from getting HPV
Use condoms when having any kind of sex, to lower your chances of getting HPV
Stop smoking
Have a circumcision if this is recommended as treatment for your phimosis
Make sure you regularly and thoroughly clean your penis and foreskin
NHS Choices
Please talk to your healthcare professional (i.e. Medical Doctor/Pharmacist) for further advice
Detailed Information
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