Possible Penile Cancer

[harry72107]

A couple of months ago I noticed a fairly large lump/sore on the shaft of my penis. The lump was dark purple in color, was located in the middle of the shaft, and has somewhat painful or sore when I touched it. However, the lump disappeared just two or three days after it had first presented itself. I've been somewhat concerned that it might've been the beginnings of penile cancer. However, since I'm only 18 years old, am circumsized, and have no other risk factors for penile cancer, it seems pretty unlikely (penile cancer is rare enough as it is). However, I'd like to get someone's opinion on it nevertheless. Based on the fact that the lump was fairly large, dark purple, somewhat painful, and only lasted for a couple of days, does this sound more like cancer or more like something else that isn't nearly as serious? Are cancerous lumps usually dark purple in color, are they usually painful, and do they normally last for only a couple of days?

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi,
What you described in your post does not sound like cancer.
It may be a thrombosed blood vessel or a small hematoma which resolved after a couple of days. It may have also been an infective episode, although this is less likely.
Did you have any local trauma just before noticing the purple tender spot on the shaft of your penis?
All the best, and God Bless!

[jungleanimalmix]

i am 16 and for the last few years i have had lots of white sopts on my ball sack and penis but lately i have felt a hard small lump on my left testical
could it be cancer?

[Kamal S Saini, MD, MRCP (UK), DM]

Hi,
Is the lump on the testicle itself (testicular mass), or on the scrotal skin (sebacious cyst)?
Please see a doctor quickly to determine the exact nature of the testicular lump.
All the best, and God Bless!