Illness name: penile cancer

  • Original languages: English

Description:

Overview - Penile cancer

  • Penile cancer is a rare cancer that mostly affects the skin of the penis and the foreskin (the skin covering the head of the penis)
  • Treatment for most penile cancers caught very early include creams and laser therapy.
  • If not caught early, treatment may mean surgery.

Important: Get your symptoms checked

It's important to get any symptoms of penile cancer checked as soon as possible.

Finding cancer early can make it more treatable.

Information:

Coronavirus advice

Get advice about coronavirus and cancer:

  • Macmillan: Coronavirus guidance for people with cancer
  • Cancer Research UK: Coronavirus and cancer

Page last reviewed: 09 March 2021
Next review due: 09 March 2024