Penile Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells form the tissues of the Pennis. The most common and effective way to treat Penile Cancer is PENECTOMY which is removal of the Pennis.
The goal is to remove the entire tumor. In total penectomy, the entire Pennis is removed including the roots that extends to the pelvis.
A new opening for urine is created and is called perineal urethrostomy. But however the make will have to sit down to urinate.
The causes and Risk factors for developing penile cancer include;
* Human papillomovirus (HPV) infection
* Not being Circumcised
* Being age 60 or older
* Phimosis
* Poor hygiene
* Many Sexual Partners
* Tobacco Use.
