“I am afraid I might have penile cancer?”
The urethral opening at the tip of my penis is enlarged with a red spot (ulcer, possibly?) Just above the opening. Sometimes, it's painful, sometimes not. I know I'm at risk for it. I'm overweight, smoke and though I've changed my ways over the last few months, my hygiene isn't always the best.
Male | 42 years old
Complaint duration: 1 year
Medications: None
Conditions: None
2 Answers
Go to a urologist asap. They will be able to diagnose and treat you. There are more reasons than cancer for your current condition. I wish you well and hope it’s benign and easily treatable.
Be well
Brent Reinheimer, MD
Be well
Brent Reinheimer, MD
Hi,
This sore is most likely urethritis, not a cancer. It is essential for you to have a urine test and a blood test for infection analysis. These tests are ordinary and can be accomplished at an Urgent Care clinic. Antibiotic is curative. Cleansing is essential too.
This sore is most likely urethritis, not a cancer. It is essential for you to have a urine test and a blood test for infection analysis. These tests are ordinary and can be accomplished at an Urgent Care clinic. Antibiotic is curative. Cleansing is essential too.
