?A rare disease... What is penile cancer and how can it be treated
Despite the rare occurrence of penile cancer in men , a malignant tumor that often occurs in the epithelial cells, compared to the incidence of other types of cancer, statistics for the American “Cancer.net” website indicate that there are at least 36,000 cases globally until 2020.
Penile cancer usually spreads in parts of Africa, Asia and South America, and although the numbers are small, they are worth following up, which prompted Dr. Miriam Stoppard to highlight this disease in the British newspaper, The Mirror.
Stoppard says: "The number of injuries does not exceed 400 among men in Britain, but caution must be exercised and to know its causes and methods of treatment . Penile cancer usually affects people over the age of 60, and rarely affects young men. But more space must be made for it because Studies have shown that if the disease is detected early, it may help save the patient's life."
Penile cancer occurs when a mutation occurs in the genetic material in the "DNA" cells, which leads to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of these cells, which continue to divide and grow and do not die.
How can men detect that they have penile cancer?
Although the exact cause of the disease is unknown, there are risk factors that increase the possibility of infection, including smegma, a foul-smelling cheese-like substance that collects under the foreskin (the skin covering the penis in uncircumcised males). Also, uncircumcised men who do not take good care of the cleanliness of the area under the foreskin have an increased risk of developing penile cancer.
In addition to the above, there is a history of genital warts, and a history of human papillomavirus (HPV).
Doctors can identify penile cancer by noticing changes in the thickness or color of the skin of the penis, a rash or a small wart that increases in size over time, a foul-smelling discharge, swelling at the end of the penis, or lumps under the skin in the groin area.
The doctor specializing in hematology and oncology, Ahmed Haider, says that penile cancer is a rare disease, and it appears through changes in the color of the skin, or the secretion of unpleasant fluids and odors, and “skin changes are among the most common symptoms, and can appear remarkably on the tip of the penis, or his head.
Haidar added to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, "At some stages, lumps or cracks may appear on the penis in different areas. Therefore, in the event of any swelling in this area, the patient must consult a doctor to inquire and conduct the necessary medical examinations. Usually Doctors take samples of fluid or masses visible at the penis for laboratory examination, and the search for cancer cells.”
According to the American medical website WebMD, there are several types of penile cancer, most notably:
Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, a common form of skin cancer that arises in the squamous cells that make up the middle and outer layers of the skin.
Sarcoma, a malignant tumor originating from the tissues that make up the skeletal and motor system, peripheral nerves, blood vessels, fats, or the walls of various organs.
Basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, is one of the most common types of cancer in the United States of America.
Several types of penile cancer can affect men (Eduardo Barra/Getty)
Doctor Ahmed Haidar indicated that "the earlier the detection, the higher the rate of recovery, especially if the cancer cells appear in the form of lumps or tumors, and therefore doctors can remove them, and if the infection is in the lymph nodes, the patient undergoes surgery in addition to chemotherapy." .
According to a report from the American Cancer Society, surgery may be the main treatment for most men with the disease. But sometimes radiation therapy can be used, and if the cancer can't be cured, the doctor has no choice but to remove part of the penis in order to prevent the cancer from spreading.
Men can take some steps to avoid penile cancer, most notably keeping the penis clean, and avoiding any over-the-counter medications.
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