Removing 30% of my penis saved my life – this is why I let the surgery be filmed
Summary
Alastair Munro, a 49-year-old man from Scotland, was diagnosed with penile cancer after finding a growing lump on his penis. He underwent surgery to remove 30% of his penis and lymph nodes, followed by radiotherapy, and shared his story to encourage men to see a doctor if they notice unusual changes.Key Facts
- Alastair noticed a lump on his penis which grew over six weeks before he visited a doctor.
- Doctors suspected cancer and a biopsy confirmed penile cancer, a rare disease affecting about 80-90 men yearly in Scotland.
- The cancer had spread to lymph nodes, requiring a long surgery removing part of his penis and affected nodes.
- His penis was reconstructed using a skin graft from his thigh.
- Alastair needed a second surgery after cancer was still found in lymph nodes.
- He completed a month of radiotherapy and was declared cancer-free in February.
- After treatment, he developed lymphedema, causing swelling and difficulty with urination and sex.
- Alastair’s story was filmed for a BBC documentary to raise awareness and encourage men to get checked early.
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