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Danish National Penile Cancer Database, DaPeCa-data: characteristics, management, and survival 2000-2025
Janni Mølsted1,2, Anne Birgitte Als3, Jørgen Bjerggaard Jensen4
1Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark. jms@clin.au.dk.
International Urology and Nephrology
|April 6, 2026
Summary
Penile cancer patients in Denmark often present with early-stage disease, and most receive curative treatment. Higher T stage and nodal stage are the strongest predictors of penile cancer survival.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Penile cancer is a rare malignancy with significant impact on patient survival and quality of life.
- Understanding patient characteristics and treatment outcomes is crucial for improving care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize Danish penile cancer patients.
- To analyze treatment strategies and prognosis in a national cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of the Danish National Penile Cancer database (2000-2025).
- Inclusion of 1,397 patients with penile cancer.
- Data defined by the Danish Multidisciplinary Cancer Group (DaPeCa).
Main Results:
- 1,200 patients (86%) received curative treatment.
- Most presented with pT1-2 disease (79%); 15% had pN3 disease.
- 5-year cumulative incidence of cancer-specific death was 16%, increasing with stage.
Conclusions:
- Penile cancer patients in Denmark often diagnosed with early-stage disease (pT1).
- Curative intent treatment leads to favorable survival outcomes.
- T stage and nodal stage are key independent predictors of survival.
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