- Rare
cancer in men
- Only
400 cases per year diagnosed in UK
- More
common in South east Asia, Africa and India rare in UK,
Europe and USA
- May
be related to poor hygiene, less common in men who have
been circumcised (foreskin removed) at birth
Symptoms
- Thickening
or discolouration of skin on head of penis or foreskin
- Lump
or sore on head of penis or foreskin
- Bleeding
or discharge
Diagnosis
A small
part is removed from the abnormal area under a short local
anaesthesia (biopsy) to get a firm diagnosis
In Yorkshire
all patients are treated at the supra-regional centre at Leeds
IF
YOU NOTICE ANY DISCOLOURATION / LUMP/ SORE ON THE SKIN OF
HEAD OF PENIS OR FORESKIN PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
The following
websites provide detailed information about this rare cancer
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Penis/Penilecancer
http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/default.asp
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