Penile Cancer: Stages
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and scans to find out how big the cancer is and where it is.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and scans to find out how big the cancer is and where it is.
After a diagnosis of penile cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your doctors learn more about your cancer. The test results can help your doctor decide the best ways to treat your cancer.
Many men with penile cancer have early symptoms. But you may have no symptoms until the cancer is in its later stages.
Learn about the risk factors for penile cancer and how you can reduce your risk.
Cancer that starts in cells in the penis is called penile cancer. Penile cancer is rare in the U.S.
Chemotherapy (or chemo) uses strong medicines to kill cancer cells.
Radiation therapy is also called radiotherapy. Its goal is to kill or shrink cancer cells.
Surgery is often the first choice to treat bile duct cancer. The goal is to remove all of the cancer.
The stage of a cancer is how much and how far the cancer has spread in your body. Your healthcare provider uses exams and tests to find out the size of the cancer and where it is.
Your healthcare team will include several specialists. They will answer any questions you may have.