Os impactos do câncer de pênis e estratégias de prevenção

Abstract

Penile cancer, also known as penile carcinoma, is a form of cancer that originates in the cells of the tissues of a man's penis, characterized by the appearance of lesions that can have various impacts on men's health. The penis is the male sexual organ responsible for expelling urine from the human body, but it also has several important functions related to the process of reproduction and sexual pleasure, making it an organ of great importance for men and their masculinity. Penile health plays an integral role in men's lives, affecting not only their physical condition, but also their emotional and social health. The general aim of this research is to explore the biopsychosocial impacts that penile carcinoma can have on patients and their main emotional responses to this reality, as well as investigating the main methods used as preventive strategies. The research is an integrative literature review with a qualitative, descriptive and exploratory approach. The research concludes that Penile Cancer can have a number of impacts on men's health and quality of life, bringing significant changes to their reality, with a number of negative impacts. However, addressing the knowledge of men and professionals, making them aware of the disease and its prevention strategies can have significant and satisfactory results in relation to penile cancer. In addition, knowing about the disease, its main impacts and the prevention of penile cancer plays a fundamental role in men's self-care, in reducing the number of cases of this anomaly and in promoting the well-being of its sufferers