Penile Cancer
Rare, about 500 cases in UK each year
Usually, but not exclusively, seen in older uncircumcised men
Refer 2WW Urology
Ulcerating lesion or mass on glans penis or prepuce (where a sexually transmitted infection has been excluded)
Unexplained or persistent symptoms affecting foreskin or glans such as unusual foul smelling discharge; bleeding; phimosis or swollen inguinal lymph nodes ( where sexually transmitted infection has been excluded/ treated)
References
NICE, Urological Cancer, recognition and referral, November 2015
https://cks.nice.org.uk/topics/urological-cancers-recognition-referral/, February 2021
Contributors
Mr Christopher Blake, Consultant Urologist, RCHT
Dr Bridgitte Wesson, GP & Kernow RMS Urology Guideline Lead
Reviewed: March 2022
Next Review due: March 2023