Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis

Carcinoma of the penis Microchapters
Home
Patient Information
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Carcinoma of the Penis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
Staging
History and Symptoms
Physical Examination
Laboratory Findings
X Ray
CT
MRI
Ultrasound
Other Imaging Findings
Other Diagnostic Studies
Biopsy
Treatment
Medical Therapy
Surgery
Primary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy
Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Case #1
Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis On the Web
Most recent articles
Most cited articles
Review articles
CME Programs
Powerpoint slides
Images
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI
Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse
NICE Guidance
FDA on Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis
CDC on Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis
Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis in the news
Blogs on Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis
Directions to Hospitals Treating Carcinoma of the penis
Risk calculators and risk factors for Carcinoma of the penis natural history, complications and prognosis

Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Joel Gelman, M.D. [2], Director of the Center for Reconstructive Urology and Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Urology at the University of California,Irvine

Overview

Prognosis of carcinoma of the penis is generally good, and the 5-year survival rate is approximately 67%. The prognosis varies with the stage of tumor; stages 0–II have the most favorable prognosis.

Prognosis

Prognosis is generally good, and the 5-year survival rate of patients with penile cancer is approximately 67%.

Survival by stage

Stage	Definition	5-year survival rate
Stages 0–II	Within the penis	80-100%
Stage III and some stage IV	Spread to nearby tissues or lymph nodes	40-80%
Some stage IV	Spread to distant sites in the body	11%

The prognosis varies with the stage of tumor; stages 0–II have the most favorable prognosis.

References

Template:WikiDoc Sources