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Is Difficulty In Retracting The Foreskin A Symptom Of Cancer?
My husband is experiencing tightness of the foreskin around his uncircumcised penis. There is also discoloration of the skin. The foreskin will not retract as much as it did before. He is 77 and on blood pressure medication, gout medication, losartan, Synthroid, and aspirin. He has no other medical conditions. Could this be a form of cancer? He feels it might be based on something he read online.
Mon, 3 Sep 2018
Hi,
Your symptom not suggestive of any cancer. In penile cancer, cauliflower growth can be seen. If foreskin cannot retracted back then it can be due to phimosis. For that topical steroid can be beneficial and if no improvement then circumcision needed. You can Consult urologist for examination.
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Your symptom not suggestive of any cancer. In penile cancer, cauliflower growth can be seen. If foreskin cannot retracted back then it can be due to phimosis. For that topical steroid can be beneficial and if no improvement then circumcision needed. You can Consult urologist for examination.
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Let me know if I can assist you further.
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