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Penile cancer

Stages, types and grades of penile cancer

The stage of cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. The type tells you which type of cell the cancer started in. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under the microscope.

Types and grades of penile cancer

The type of penile cancer tells you which type of cell the cancer started in. The most common type is squamous cell cancer.

TNM Staging for penile cancer

The TNM staging system is the most common way that doctors stage penile cancer. TNM stands for Tumour, Node, Metastasis.

Last reviewed: 21 Dec 2023

Next review due: 21 Dec 2026

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