There isn't a simple answer to this question. this is because there are several different types of treatment for cancer of the penis. Treatments include:

• surgery
• laser therapy
• cryotherapy
• radiotherapy
• chemotherapy.

Choosing the right treatment depends on many factors. These include:

• the position and size of the growth
• whether it has spread beyond the penis
• the grade of the cancer (how fast growing it is)
• your age, health and general fitness.

Your wishes are also important. Before any decision about your treatment you should be able to discuss the possible options with your doctor. Doctors who treat cancer are organised into specialised teams of experts called multidisciplinary teams. There are specific teams to deal with different types of cancers.

It is perfectly reasonable to ask your specialist if they have a particular interest in treating penile cancer and whether they are part of a multidisciplinary team. If you aren't sure about the treatment you are offered you can talk things through with your GP or ask to be referred for a second opinion. Most specialists don't mind when people ask for a second opinion. The advice given may be the same as that from the first specialist but if this is the case it can still be worthwhile, as it may increase your confidence in the choice of treatment you have been offered.