Living with penile cancer

Finding out you have cancer can feel overwhelming. But there are things you can do and people who can help you to cope.

Practical and emotional support can help you cope with a diagnosis of penile cancer. It can also help with life during and after treatment.

Coping with penile cancer

Coping with penile cancer can be difficult. Help and support is available to help you cope with your diagnosis. 

Your sex life and penile cancer

Treatment for penile cancer can have an effect on your sex life and relationships. There is support available and things you can do to help yourself.

Changes to how your body looks after penile cancer surgery

It can be very difficult to cope with changes to your body after surgery, especially to your penis. There is support available. 

Swollen legs or genitals (lymphoedema) and penile cancer

You might be at risk of swollen legs or genitals (lymphoedema) after treatment for penile cancer. Find out what you can do to reduce your risk of getting it and how to manage it.

Penile cancer resources and support organisations

There are support organisations and resources available for people living with penile cancer.

Last reviewed: 
29 Feb 2024
Next review due: 
28 Feb 2027