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Penile cancer, a little-known but extremely dangerous disease, quietly struck, completely disrupting the life of 27-year-old Xiao Liu.
Xiao Liu is a young programmer who is usually busy with work and has a casual life, he often sleeps all night programming, eating and sleeping irregularly.
What's worse is that he has a bad habit of often not changing his underwear and socks for many days in a row, and sometimes even throws the socks and panties into the washing machine together.
Until one day, Xiao Liu found that a small lump appeared in his penis, and the lump was getting bigger and bigger, and the pain was getting more and more intense.
At first, he thought it was an infection or other minor disease, and he was reluctant to go to the hospital for several days, but under Miao Miao's repeated urging, he reluctantly registered to see a doctor.
After an initial examination by a urologist, Liu was told that his symptoms were not trivial, and the doctor decided to perform a biopsy on him.
A week later, when Xiao Liu got the pathology report, if he was struck by lightning, squamous cell carcinoma of the penis was already in the middle stage, and the doctor told him that although this cancer is rare, it is developing rapidly, and if it is not treated as soon as possible, the consequences will be unimaginable.
Xiao Liu's face turned pale in an instant, and he kept asking the doctor: "How can it be cancer? I'm still so young, and I don't usually have any bad habits!"
The doctor sighed and patiently explained: "The cause of penile cancer is not completely clear at present, but it is related to factors such as long foreskin, phimosis, long-term penile irritation, and lack of attention to personal hygiene. "
After listening to the doctor's words, Xiao Liu felt afraid for a while, and secretly regretted that he didn't follow his girlfriend's advice earlier.
In the days that followed, he had to go back and forth to the hospital frequently, undergoing surgery and chemotherapy and radiotherapy, and the cancer cells devoured his body and mind like demons, often keeping him awake at night.
Even so, the function of the penis was severely affected, casting a shadow over his life and feelings.
Sometimes, even Miao Miao couldn't help complaining: "Alas, if you had listened to me earlier, you would have ended up in this situation today!"
Although penile cancer is rare, its incidence is on the rise worldwide.
According to statistics, penile cancer accounts for about 1% of malignant tumors of male reproductive organs, and it is more likely to occur in men aged 50-70, but in recent years, more and more young men have also been targeted by this "invisible killer".
The early symptoms of penile cancer are not obvious and are often overlooked, mainly manifested as small lumps, ulcers, pain, increased discharge from the penis, etc., if not treated in time, cancer cells may metastasize to lymph nodes, bones, lungs and other parts, life-threatening.
So, how can penile cancer be prevented?
First, practice good personal hygiene. Change underwear and socks frequently and keep the area clean and dry to avoid bacterial growth. If the foreskin is too long or phimosis, circumcision should be performed as soon as possible.
Second, it is necessary to avoid long-term stimulation of the penis, such as frequent masturbation, excessive sex, etc.
Third, it is necessary to have regular physical examinations, and if any abnormalities are found, do not shy away from medical treatment and seek medical attention in time.
As a doctor, I must appeal to all male friends to pay attention to their own health and develop good living habits.
It is necessary to change underwear and socks frequently, keep the area clean and dry, treat it as soon as possible if the foreskin is too long or phimosis, and avoid long-term irritation of the penis to prevent the growth of bacteria.
If you find an abnormality, don't shy away from the disease, you must see a doctor in time, detect it early and treat it early, don't be bored like Xiao Liu. Only by taking care of your body can you have a healthy and happy future.
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