Penile cancer is an uncommon malignancy, but when diagnosed, it is psychologically devastating to the patient and can pose a challenge to clinicians. Patients with this condition tend to delay seeking medical attention as the lesion is usually painless, resulting in self-medication attempts before diagnosis. This delay is also associated with embarrassment, guilt, fear, and denial by the patient and can significantly affect survival rates, morbidity, and postsurgical outcomes. The overall risk of penile cancer in the United States is 1 in 100,000 or less. Risk factors for the development of penile cancer include phimosis, uncircumcised state, poor genital hygiene, human papillomavirus infection, and smoking. Initial treatment of early-stage disease is surgical and has a good prognosis. When the condition is more advanced, inguinal lymphadenectomy may be needed, which has considerable morbidity. Penile intraepithelial neoplasia is the term now used for premalignant penile skin lesions. These lesions were formerly classified separately as Bowenoid papulosis, Bowen disease, erythroplasia of Queryrat, and squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the penis. This activity for healthcare professionals reviews the spectrum of penile cancer, primarily focusing on squamous cell carcinoma, the most prevalent penile malignancy. The etiology, epidemiology, histopathology, diagnosis, staging, and follow-up protocols of penile cancer are also reviewed. The activity addresses various treatment modalities, emphasizing the importance of an effective interprofessional approach to managing this condition to improve patient outcomes.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/26896
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Dermatopathology, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Internal Medicine, Male Genital, Medical Oncology, Non-Thoracic Surgery