Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS, presented “Penile Cancer Fundamentals” during the 30th Annual Perspectives in Urology: Point-Counterpoint, on March 10, 2023, at Humphreys Half Moon Inn, San Diego, California.
How to cite: Bagrodia, Aditya. “Penile Cancer Fundamentals.” March 10, 2023. Accessed Apr 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/penile-cancer-fundamentals/
Penile Cancer Fundamentals – Summary
Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS, discusses the fundamentals of penile cancer. He begins by acknowledging that penile cancer is rare, with approximately 2,000 cases diagnosed and 470 deaths reported each year.
In this presentation, Dr. Bagrodia covers:
- Types of Penile Cancer
- Risk and Mitigating Factors for Penile Cancer
- Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcomes for Penile Cancer
Dr. Bagrodia concludes that penile cancer is treatable when diagnosed at an early stage. He stresses the importance of early biopsies, and overcoming patient hesitance and embarrassment by reinforcing the gravity of the situation.
About the 30th Annual Perspectives in Urology: Point Counterpoint conference: Presented by Program Chair and Grand Rounds in Urology Editor-in-Chief E. David Crawford, MD, this conference brought together leading experts in urology, medical oncology, and radiation oncology to discuss and debate the latest topics in genitourinary cancers, primarily prostate cancer and bladder cancer. This interactive conference offered topical lectures, pro/con debates, interesting-case presentations, interactive panel discussions, and interactive audience and faculty networking.
