Girth Vader. Ickle Pickle. Willy Wonky. The Leaning Tower of Peter … the list goes on and on.
Every Tom, Dick and Harry is different — check your penis regularly to know what’s normal for you.
Talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional as soon as possible, if you notice any of the following symptoms:1–3
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The term ‘cancer’ describes the abnormal, uncontrollable growth of cells in the body, eventually forming masses called ‘tumours’.5
Penile cancer is when cells in the penis grow in an uncontrolled way.3
There’s no single risk factor when it comes to developing penile cancer, but there are a few risk factors like being over 50, having HPV and smoking.1–3
Although more common in older men, younger men can still be affected. That’s why it’s important to know the signs and regularly check for changes.
No, penile cancer isn’t contagious. You can’t catch it or spread it to others.3
It can start anywhere on the penis. The most common area is under the foreskin (if you haven’t been circumcised) or on the head of the penis (the glans).3
Note: A circumcision is an operation to remove the foreskin.
It’s a good idea to regularly check your penis and groin for any new or unusual symptoms such as a rash, a growth, an ulcer, swelling or a discharge.1–4
Knowing what’s normal for you will make it easier to notice when something isn’t.
The best thing to do is make an appointment to see a GP or healthcare professional, who can check your symptoms and advise on next steps.4
If you are being treated for a condition and it doesn’t improve, ask your GP to refer you to a Urologist.
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