What are the stages of penile cancer and how quickly can it become serious?
Penile cancer has different stages. In the early stage (Stage 0), it affects only the top layer of skin. As penile cancer grows (Stage I to III), it can reach deeper tissues and nearby lymph nodes. In the last stage (Stage IV), it may spread to other parts of the body. How fast it becomes serious depends on the type and stage, but ignoring symptoms can make it worse quickly. Finding it early and starting treatment helps a lot.