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By Lisa Fayed, About.com Guide to Cancer since 2005

Penile Cancer - Learn the Risk Factors

Thursday October 6, 2005
Although rare, cancer can develop in the penis. Penile cancer affects about 600 men in the US every year. Although researchers are still stumped at what causes penile cancer, they have determined some risk factors for the disease. Avoiding the risk factors for penile cancer can aid in early detection, thus decreasing the chances of having a penectomy, which is full or partial removal of the penis.

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