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Re: Penile Cancer
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Re: Penile Cancer
by HFHS M.D.-MS, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By HFHS M.D.-MS on March 11, 1998 at 16:41:36:
In Reply to: Penile Cancer posted by Brandon on March 09, 1998 at 02:34:12:
I am 19 years old and SCARED that I may have penile cancer. I have have noticed the appearance of a few small cirular growths on my foreskin about 4 years ago. I am not circumsized. The growths did not grow in size but have multiplied throughout the years. At first, in a "strand" like pattern. The growths at this time look like very tiny "pimple" like grows which seem to spread in close proximity to each other and in definite paterns. I have several of these "paterns of growths" on my foreskin. Although I said they resemble miniature pimples they do not exibit any pimple like qualities. 2 months ago I learned that I am suposed to be able to retract my foreskin. It was very difficuld, but I did. I have discovered that there are also some (not much) on my glands, at the back of the "penis head". In certain lighting conditions I can spot some starting to show on top of the gland as well...these are very light and barely visable.
Please tell me if my condition sounds like it could be cancer, and if so what kind of doctor should I see. I do not wan't to go my family doctor due to confidentiality issues. Also I would also appreciate info on what else it could be.
Dear Brandon Thanks for your question.
We avoid making diagnoses over the internet, but the chances that you at 19 have cancer is rare. Penile cancer ususally occurs after years of exposure to poor hygiene or carcinogens. Lesions are very difficult to assess by description alone. Even dermatologist need to be able to examine, palpate (touch) and biopsy (sample for pathologic examination) lesions. Their profession is built on associating new lesions with others they have seen in the past. I could venture a guess but I probably would be way off. Odds are, if it have been present for 4 years, it is probably benign (noncancerous). Sorry, but I would suggest seeing a dermatologist for the diagnosis. Too bad you do not have a better relationship with your family doctor. You are an adult and your doctor is bound by laws to keep your medical record confidential even to your parents. Hope this has helped.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is
your need. Please bring any physicians notes and lab test results that
you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: penile lesions
In Reply to: Penile Cancer posted by Brandon on March 09, 1998 at 02:34:12:
I am 19 years old and SCARED that I may have penile cancer. I have have noticed the appearance of a few small cirular growths on my foreskin about 4 years ago. I am not circumsized. The growths did not grow in size but have multiplied throughout the years. At first, in a "strand" like pattern. The growths at this time look like very tiny "pimple" like grows which seem to spread in close proximity to each other and in definite paterns. I have several of these "paterns of growths" on my foreskin. Although I said they resemble miniature pimples they do not exibit any pimple like qualities. 2 months ago I learned that I am suposed to be able to retract my foreskin. It was very difficuld, but I did. I have discovered that there are also some (not much) on my glands, at the back of the "penis head". In certain lighting conditions I can spot some starting to show on top of the gland as well...these are very light and barely visable.
Please tell me if my condition sounds like it could be cancer, and if so what kind of doctor should I see. I do not wan't to go my family doctor due to confidentiality issues. Also I would also appreciate info on what else it could be.
Dear Brandon Thanks for your question.
We avoid making diagnoses over the internet, but the chances that you at 19 have cancer is rare. Penile cancer ususally occurs after years of exposure to poor hygiene or carcinogens. Lesions are very difficult to assess by description alone. Even dermatologist need to be able to examine, palpate (touch) and biopsy (sample for pathologic examination) lesions. Their profession is built on associating new lesions with others they have seen in the past. I could venture a guess but I probably would be way off. Odds are, if it have been present for 4 years, it is probably benign (noncancerous). Sorry, but I would suggest seeing a dermatologist for the diagnosis. Too bad you do not have a better relationship with your family doctor. You are an adult and your doctor is bound by laws to keep your medical record confidential even to your parents. Hope this has helped.
This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
More individualized care is available at the Henry Ford Hospital and its satellites (1 800 653 6568). We can also arrange local accommodations through this number if this is
your need. Please bring any physicians notes and lab test results that
you may be able to obtain. These will help us greatly.
Sincerely;
HFHS-M.D. MS
* Keyword: penile lesions
