Clinicians and researchers at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust have contributed to the development of the newly released EAU–ASCO penile cancer guidelines, a major international collaboration set to influence care for this rare disease worldwide. The guidance brings together the latest evidence and expert consensus to support more consistent diagnosis, staging and treatment, helping to improve outcomes for patients across a wide range of healthcare settings.
The Christie team involved in this work includes consultant urological surgeon Mr Arie Parnham, consultant histopathologist Dr Pedro Oliveira, former PhD research fellow Dr Diego Sanchez Martinez, now working in Paraguay, and current clinical fellow Dr Kenneth Patterson. Their collective input reflects the centre’s collaborative, multidisciplinary approach and its ongoing contribution to international research efforts.
Mr Parnham said: “These guidelines represent an important step forward for the global penile cancer community. By combining robust evidence with international expertise, they provide a clear framework to support clinicians in delivering high-quality, consistent care for patients wherever they are treated.”
