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What are the symptoms of penile cancer?

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Asked on:Mar 30, 2026 05:42 AM

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  • Bell Bell

    Mar 30, 2026

    Penile cancer is the most common malignant tumor of the male genitals. Although compared with common cancers such as lung cancer and gastric cancer, penile cancer is relatively rare. Penile cancer is mainly seen in those aged 40 to 60 years old. Clinically, penile cancer is mainly divided into two stages. If patients with stage I penile cancer are actively treated, the 5-year survival rate of patients after surgery is 75%, and the 5-year survival rate of stage II patients is reduced to 50%. ; The 5-year survival rate of patients who seek resurgence by concurrent treatment of existing migration and removal of inguinal lymph nodes is only 30%. So what are the symptoms of penile cancer?

    1. Male testicular hyperplasia and hard lumps

    A hard lump in the testicle is one of the common symptoms of penile cancer, and the actual size generally depends on the development of the tumor. As small as a lentil, roughly visible to the human eye.

    Argument method: (1) Observe whether there is any difference between the male testicles on both sides; (2) Press lightly on each side to see if there is any discomfort.

    2. There is a sinking feeling in the vagina

    The size and shape of the testicles on both sides of men are actually not absolutely symmetrical, and slight differences are normal. However, if you feel a significant heaviness or even a sinking feeling on one side, it may be caused by a disease. Don't ignore this kind of discomfort and go to the hospital as soon as possible!

    3. Male testicle or testicle pain

    When you are sure that "that child" has not suffered any trauma, if you suddenly experience severe pain, it must be an internal damage to the human body, so don't leave it to chance.

    4. Abdominal and back pain

    If you have the above symptoms and experience back pain, abdominal pain, or neck swelling, don't doubt that the tumor cells may have spread from the upper part of the human body.

    5. Difficulty breathing

    When cancer cells metastasize to the lungs, patients develop persistent coughing and shortness of breath. Patients who develop such symptoms have basically gone to the hospital for treatment.

    6. Breast swelling

    Testicular cancer will cause a secretion imbalance in the patient's body, causing the patient to be unable to metabolize androgens normally, resulting in high estrogen levels. Over time, the patient's breasts will become swollen.

    7. Difficulty swallowing

    If the condition is not controlled, the tumor cells will continue to spread to the lymph nodes in the patient's chest, causing the patient to be unable to swallow food normally and the chest will gradually swell. Fortunately, even after the cancer cells metastasize, the patient's hope of recovery must not be given up.