Penis Cancer Center - Arlington Heights, IL
Arlington Heights Oncologist Doctors for Penis CancerType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Arlington Heights * Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Evanston Kellogg Cancer Center  Olga Zuk MD  Mac Neal Cancer Center  Walter W Virkus MD  Samuel Brunk MD  Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center  Radiation Oncology SC  Associates in Medical Oncology  Associates in Medical Oncology  University of Chicago Physicians Group Dept of Medicine  Well Group Health Partners  Midwest Center for Cancer & Blood  ACT Medical Group Oncology Arlington Heights, IllinoisUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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Penis CancerRead the Penis Cancer article » Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis.The penis is a rod-shaped male reproductive organ that passes sperm and urine from the body. It contains two types of erectile tissue (spongy tissue with blood vessels that fill with blood to make an erection):
The erectile tissue is wrapped in connective tissue and covered with skin. The glans (head of the penis) is covered with loose skin called the foreskin.
Human papillomavirus infection may increase the risk of developing penile cancer.Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Having a risk factor does not mean that you will get cancer; not having risk factors doesn't mean that you will not get cancer. People who think they may be at risk should discuss this with their doctor. Risk factors for penile cancer include the following: Circumcision may help prevent infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV). A circumcision is an operation in which the doctor removes part or all of the foreskin from the penis. Many boys are circumcised shortly after birth. Men who were not circumcised at birth may have a higher risk of developing penile cancer. Other risk factors for penile cancer include the following:
Possible signs of pe...Recommended Reading Related to Penis CancerWhat is radiation therapy?In radiation therapy (also called radiotherapy), high-energy rays are used to damage cancer cells and stop them from growing and dividing. A specialist in radiation therapy is called a radiation oncologist. What are the types of radiation therapy? External radiation therapy is usually given on an outpatient basis in a hospital or clinic 5 days a week for a number of weeks. Patients are not radioactive during or after the treatment. For internal radiation therapy, the patient stays in the hospital for a few days. The implant may be temporary or pe... Other Related Penis Cancer ArticlesEmergency Contact for Arlington Heights
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