Penile Cancer: Symptoms & Signs

Cancer of the penis is the formation of a malignant tumor on or in the cells of the penis. The cancer mostly develops on the foreskin but can form in other areas.

Signs and symptoms of penile cancer include

• a sore or irritation on the penis,
• redness, and
• a lump on the penis.

Other possible associated symptoms can include

• a persistent foul-smelling penile discharge,
• blood coming from the penis,
• a change in color of the penis,
• bluish-brown flat lesions on the penis,
• swollen lymph nodes in groin, and
• an irregular swelling at the tip of the penis.

Causes of penile cancer

Infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV) is a known risk factor for the development of penile cancer, but not all HPV infections cause cancers, and most do not.

Other penile cancer symptoms and signs

• Blood Coming From the Penis
• Bluish-Brown Flat Lesions on the Penis
• Change in Color of the Penis
• Irregular Swelling at the Tip of the Penis
• Lump on the Penis
• Persistent Foul-Smelling Discharge From Penis
• Redness of the Penis
• Sore or Irritation on the Penis
• Swollen Lymph Nodes in the Groin

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