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Title: Which of the following are risk factors for the development of cancer of the pen
Post by: colleen on Mar 12, 2013
Which of the following are risk factors for the development of cancer of the penis?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. phimosis
2. human papilloma virus (HPV)
3. HIV infection
4. excessive ultraviolet light exposure
5. being Jewish or Muslim


Title: Re: Which of the following are risk factors for the development of cancer of the pen
Post by: robertling on Mar 14, 2013
1,2,3,4 -- Cancer of the penis is rare in North America but risk factors include males between the ages of 45 and 60; the presence of phimosis, HPV and HIV; and ultraviolet light exposure, such as used to treat psoriasis. Penile cancer is rare in Jewish and Muslim men.