Stages, types and grades of penile cancer
The stage of penile cancer tells you how big it is and whether it has spread. Doctors use the TNM system for staging penile cancer.
The type tells you which type of cell the cancer started in. The grade means how abnormal the cells look under the microscope.
Your doctor uses all of this information to help them decide which treatment you need.
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.
