Everyone knows the joke: Tell Doctor Google about a variety of symptoms and the answer will always be ‘cancer.’ That’s part of the reason so many men wonder if any penis problem might actually be an early sign of penis cancer. But it’s important to remember that good penis care is not just about taking care of physical needs, but emotional and mental ones as well. Understanding the signs of penis cancer can help ease a guy’s mind when things are benign - but can also provide them w...

Dealing with dry penis skin is an occasional fact of life for any guy. Usually the best remedy is a little extra attention to good penis care and very soon, the delicate penis skin looks great again. But sometimes, a man might worry that persistent and troublesome dry penis skin is a sign of something more serious.

The good news is that penis cancer is exceedingly rare. But as anyone who has ever wondered such things knows, ‘rare’ does not mean the worry goes away. To help a man feel b...

The word ‘cancer’ is frightening to anyone. There are very few people who haven’t been touched by cancer in one way or another. Many men worry about developing cancer, and the thought of penis cancer is especially terrifying. Often a man will practice his everyday penis care and find a new bump, lesion or area of redness - and that’s all it takes to send him into a spiral of worry.

The good news is that every penis bump is not cancer; in fact, penis cancer is quite rare. Any strang...

Penis cancer is thankfully a rare occurrence in industrialized countries. According to the American Cancer Society, about 1,640 new cases are predicted to appear in the U.S. in 2014. However, while this represents only a minute portion of the population, the men who are affected - as well as their families - can be devastated by this potentially deadly disease. Therefore, all men should understand the risk factors, along with being on the lookout for the symptoms, as a proactive way of takin...

Penis cancer refers to any malignancy (a tumor, or mass of cancerous cells) that forms on the penile tissue, from the glans to the foreskin to the spongy erectile tissue inside. While the chances of developing cancer of the penis are smaller than other types of cancer, it can still be a very dangerous disease, and if it is not caught in the early stages, it can spread to other parts of the body. This process, called metastasizing, can be life-threatening. As with other forms of cancer, it is...

One diagnosis nobody wants to hear is that they have penis cancer. Just the thought of cancer can send shivers down a grown-man’s spine. Unfortunately, many people ignore the warning signs of such an illness out of fear; they may suspect something is wrong for many months before finally going to the doctor. Sound familiar? Finding cancer -- of any kind -- in the earlier stages allows for the best possible outcome. Below are some of the signs of symptoms of penile cancer that men should kee...

Penis cancer is not common, especially in developed countries. In the United States, for instance, about 1 in 1500 men may develop symptoms, while in Asia, Africa and South America, about 10% of men may be affected. With that said, there are certain risk factors associated with the disease, and men should be aware of the risks, as well as understanding the warning signs and knowing when to get help.

In addition, men can take steps to reduce their risk of developing cancerous lesions by exe...

Among the many issues that can affect a man’s sexual health, penile cancer is fairly rare. In developed countries such as the United States, only about 1 in 100,000 men will be affected by this potentially deadly disease, with higher incidence for men who are uncircumcised. However, one of the frightening things about penis cancer is that the early warning signs are so often mistaken for other problems, like genital warts, herpes, and other STDs. Because early detection of cancer is essenti...