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What do I say?
My brother turns 40 next month and his birthday present will be a total penectomy.
We don’t know the stage of his cancer yet, but there are some frightening issues and we’re praying for stage 2 and no further.
What do I say?
I am a 2 year Breast cancer survivor = stage 1. i’ve done radiation (which landed me in hospital with pneumonia) but not chemo. My treatment was a walk in the park compared to his.
I understand some of what he’s going through, but how can I ever make him feel that he is not alone in this journey…how can I adequately support him without downplaying the life change he’s going to experience or falling apart each time we’re together.
Is there anyone out there in this age range who has had this experience who can shed some light on how best to support him?
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Before starting chemotherapy
Have your teeth cleaned and take care of any cavities before you start chemotherapy. Ask your dentist how to care for your teeth while undergoing treatment.
What is penile cancer?
Penile cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the penis. The penis is a rod-shaped male reproductive organ that passes sperm and urine from the body. It contains two types of erectile tissue (spongy tissue with blood vessels that fill with blood to make an erection):
- Corpora cavernosa: The two columns of erectile tissue that form most of the penis.
- Corpus spongiosum: The single column of erectile tissue that forms a small portion of the penis. The corpus spongiosum surrounds the urethra (the tube through which urine and sperm pass from the body).
The erectile tissue is wrapped in connective tissue and covered with skin. The glans (head of the penis) is covered with loose skin called the foreskin.
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