Most cancers of the penis affect the skin covering the penis (foreskin), or the head or tip (glans) of the penis.
The most common symptoms are:
Other symptoms of penile cancer include:
Having these symptoms does not definitely mean you have penile cancer. But it's important to get them checked by a GP.
This is because if they're caused by cancer, finding it early can make it more treatable.
The GP may examine your penis and ask you to have a blood test.
They'll ask you:
They may refer you to see a specialist in hospital for more tests.
This may be an urgent referral, usually within 2 weeks, if you have certain symptoms. This does not definitely mean you have cancer.