Current Unmet Needs in Penile Cancer: The Way Forward?

Semin Oncol Nurs. 2022 Jun;38(3):151282. doi: 10.1016/j.soncn.2022.151282. Epub 2022 May 20.

Abstract

Objective: In collaboration with the world's largest online penile cancer support group, the authors created a simple, anonymous survey to highlight and discuss some of the current problems experienced globally by men who have been diagnosed and treated for penile cancer over the last 5-10 years.

Data sources: The world's largest online penile cancer support community group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/penilemelanoma/, was used.

Conclusion: There are several problematic areas in providing psychological and peer support for patients with penile cancer, which could be improved by a collaborative approach from health care professionals and third-sector organizations.

Implications for nursing practice: A patient-led insight into some of the current unmet needs of men treated for penile cancer for clinical practice.

Keywords: Penile cancer; Support groups; Survivorship; Unmet needs.

MeSH terms

  • Counseling
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Penile Neoplasms* / therapy
  • Surveys and Questionnaires