USF-LVHN SELECT
Relationship between human papillomavirus and penile cancer-implications for prevention and treatment.
Publication/Presentation Date
10-1-2017
Abstract
Penile cancer is a rare disease in the United States, but rates are increasing, causing concern. Several risk factors have been associated with the disease, including human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. Knowledge of HPV pathogenesis has led to the development of a vaccine, which has proven instrumental in reducing the incidence of female HPV-related cancers, but results in men have yet to be elucidated. Fortunately, rates of vaccination are up-trending in both males and females in the past several years. In addition, targeted therapies are the focus of several ongoing research efforts. Some of these therapeutics are currently in use, while several are in trials. With continued patient education and research, both treatment and prevention of HPV-related pre-malignant lesions and penile cancer will likely diminish.
Volume
6
Issue
5
First Page
791
Last Page
802
ISSN
2223-4691
Published In/Presented At
Kidd, L. C., Chaing, S., Chipollini, J., Giuliano, A. R., Spiess, P. E., & Sharma, P. (2017). Relationship between human papillomavirus and penile cancer-implications for prevention and treatment. Translational andrology and urology, 6(5), 791–802. https://doi.org/10.21037/tau.2017.06.27
Disciplines
Medical Education | Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
29184775
Department(s)
USF-LVHN SELECT Program, USF-LVHN SELECT Program Students
Document Type
Article