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- Title
An overview of the diagnoses and treatments for penile cancer.
- Authors
Akers, Clare; Holden, Fiona
- Abstract
Penile cancer is a rare malignancy and, as a consequence, it is managed in just a few specialist centres across the UK. This article aims to provide health professionals with an introduction and update on the epidemiology and aetiology of penile cancer, as well as the techniques used to diagnose penile cancer and the current treatment options. The article highlgihts the importance of early diagnosis and the role that the clinical nurse specialist in plays supporting those diagnosed with the penile cancer and their families.
- Subjects
PENIS physiology; AGE distribution; BIOPSY; CANCER chemotherapy; CANCER patient psychology; GENITAL warts; LYMPH nodes; NURSE practitioners; NURSES; PAPILLOMAVIRUSES; PENIS; PHIMOSIS; PHOTOCHEMOTHERAPY; RISK assessment; TUMOR classification; URINARY organ disease diagnosis; PENILE tumors; OCCUPATIONAL roles; EARLY diagnosis; TUMOR grading
- Publication
British Journal of Nursing, 2020, Vol 29, Issue 9, pS6
- ISSN
0966-0461
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.12968/bjon.2020.29.9.S6