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1Department of Nursing, 333 Cottman Ave., Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, PA 19111, USA. J_Warmkessel@fccc.edu
Objectives:
To review the risk factors, prevention, treatment, and management of the patient with penile cancer.
Data Sources:
Publications; clinical experience.
Conclusion:
Penile cancer is a rare malignancy in the United States, but is more common in developing countries. The disease is so uncommon in the United States that there are oncology nurses who have never cared for a patient with this diagnosis.
Implications For Nursing Practice:
With significant psychosocial implications for the patient with penile cancer and partner, it is important that the nurse have an understanding of the diagnosis, treatment, and care of these patients.
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