- Penile cancer is a rare cancer that mostly affects the skin of the penis and the foreskin (the skin covering the head of the penis).
- It's most common in men over 50.
- Anyone with a penis can get penile cancer.
- How serious penile cancer is depends on how big the cancer is, if the cancer has spread, and your general health.
Important: Get your symptoms checked
It's important to get any symptoms of penile cancer checked as soon as possible.
Finding cancer early can make it more treatable.