What is Penile Cancer ?

Penile cancer generally starts on the glans (head or tip) of the penis. Each patient’s disease is classified by the type of cells in which it develops.The average cases registered for this cancer is much higher in India and some South American and African countries.

Risk factors of Penile Cancer include:

Anything that increases your chance of getting this cancer is a risk factor.

These include:

Age: Most cases are seen in men 50 to 70 years old. About a third are in men under 50.

Human papillomavirus (HPV): This sexually transmitted disease has more than a dozen subtypes. HPV 16 and HPV 18 are linked most often to cancer of the penile.

Phimosis: A condition that makes it difficult to pull back the foreskin. This can lead to the buildup of body oils, bacteria and other debris known as smegma.
Behavioral and lifestyle changes can help being preventive measures.

About Treatment at ACH:

ACH has experts for this each specific cancer including  treatment and diagnosis. This translates to an extraordinary level of expertise that can make a direct difference in your successful treatment and recovery.

At ACH, you receive personalized treatment for this cancer type, treating the affected area of the penis. From a team of some of the most renowned experts in the nation. This group, which includes medical and surgical oncologists, as well as other physicians and a specially trained support staff, collaborates to ensure you receive the most advanced penile cancer treatments with the least impact on your body.