There are several types of penile cancers:
• Epidermoid Carcinoma :
95% percent of penile cancer is epidermoid, or squamous cell carcinoma. Epidermoid carcinoma develops from squamous cells. This scale like skin cells can develop anywhere on the organ usually found in the glans but may occur on the corona glandis and rarely, in the preputial cavity.
• Verrucous Carcinoma :
Verrucous carcinoma also called Buschke-Lowenstein tumor is an uncommon form of squamous cell carcinoma This low-grade tumor can occur on the genitals, skin, mouth, larynx and anus. These tumors rarely spread outside of the penis and it is often difficult to distinguish this condition from a benign genital wart.
• Adenocarcinoma : A very rare type of penile cancer called adenocarcinoma can develop in thee sweat glands in the skin of the penis.These tumors have the potential to invade below the skin and may eventually spread to lymph nodes.
• Melanoma :
Another small percentage of penile cancer can develop in the pigment producing cells of the skin on the penis. These are called melanomas. Melanomas are considered more dangerous because they grow and spread quickly. Usually melanomas develop on sun-exposed areas of the skin, though occasionally they develop on other areas not likely to be sunburned. Usually appear as blue-brown flat growths and tend to spread more rapidly and more widely.
• Basal Cell Cancer :
Less than 2% of penile cancers are basal cell cancers and are slow-growing tumors that rarely spreads to other body parts. These tumors develop in skin cells.
• Sarcomas :
Sarcomas develop from the blood vessels, smooth muscle and other parts of the penis. About 1% of penile cancers are sarcomas.
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hi my name name is suresh i am from chennai 22yers old i am a regular smoker from past one month sometimes i am getting chest pain and abdomen is paining little it will pains for 2 to 3 minutes and stops meanwhile my throat is also getting dry at the time i could not able to speak i am getting little swear that i will get cancer till now i didn't tell this to anybody even to my friends also i didn't consult the doctor also can you please help me what i want to do next which doctor i want to consult. is cancer is curable diseases
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Dear Suresh,
Smoking is hazardous to your health. There is no reason why should start this bad habbit at this age it is a very difficult habit to break once you are addicted to cigarettes. Smoking can cause lung problems such as Asthma and lung cancer. Throat cancer is another complication of smoking .
SO PLEASE STOP SMOKING..
You may not have cancer but there is no reason to indulge in risky behaviour. Some Cancers are curable if treated early. Stress can cause sweating high heart rate etc..
If your symptoms persists you may have to consult a doctor.
Please take care.
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5.10.2009 By : Resha , New Delhi, New Delhi
I am seeking help for a cancer patient(3-4th stage)of 65yrs old. cheme & radiotheropy will not work(as per doc)due to less wt n also age. He has been given ayurvedic treatment from qualified doctor. Can i get fund from primeminister's fund scheeme or any Ngo who will help him. I havemanaged for one month treatment which is costing 30,000Rs. the treatment may continue for 7to12 months. please can anybody help me in this matter
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