We know that being referred to a specialist service can feel worrying. Our team is here to look after you with kindness, understanding and expert care.

We are a dedicated specialist centre that brings together doctors, nurses and other professionals to make sure you receive the best possible treatment and support.

Wednesday morning clinic at The Christie

Every Wednesday, 9am to 12pm
Hub D, The Christie

This is our main weekly clinic. You will be seen by a full specialist team including:

  • Surgeons
  • A clinical oncologist
  • An advanced clinical practitioner
  • Specialist nurses
  • Clinic nurses

Because the whole team is together, we can often complete everything you need in one visit. If you need an operation, we can usually carry out your preoperative checks on the same day.

We can also perform simple treatments during your appointment, such as draining fluid collections called lymphoceles or seromas, so you do not need to return for another visit.

Monday afternoon clinic at The Christie

Every Monday, 1:30pm to 5pm
Hub D, The Christie

This clinic is also attended by the full specialist team. It is a joint clinic with our plastic surgery colleagues for patients who may need reconstructive surgery as part of their treatment.

Seeing both teams together helps us plan the best and safest care for you.

Tuesday Clinic at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals (Clatterbridge Hospital site, Clatterbridge Rd, Bebington, Birkenhead, Wirral CH63 4JY)

Every Tuesday, 9am to 12:30pm. On alternate weeks, an extra clinic runs from 1:30pm to 5pm

This clinic is based at Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

It is attended by:

  • Mr Parnham, specialist penile cancer surgeon
  • Amy Richards, clinical nurse specialist

This clinic allows many patients to be seen closer to home while still being cared for by the same expert Christie team.

Every patient is discussed at our specialist team meeting.

This takes place every Wednesday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm.

The meeting is attended by:

  • Surgeons
  • Oncologists
  • Pathologists
  • Radiologists
  • Specialist nurses
  • An MDT coordinator

Teams from Northern Ireland and Wirral University Teaching Hospitals can also join the meeting.

This meeting allows us to review scans and test results in detail and to get expert specialist opinions on pathology and imaging. It helps make sure every patient gets the best treatment plan.

Surgery is carried out regularly throughout the week.

Operating lists usually take place on:

  • Mondays
  • Tuesdays afternoons (Clatterbridge Hospital site, Clatterbridge Rd, Bebington, Birkenhead, Wirral CH63 4JY)
  • Thursdays
  • Alternate Fridays

We also run a dedicated diagnostic biopsy list and a minor operations list under local anaesthetic every Thursday in the Integrated Procedure Unit at The Christie.

We offer a full range of specialist surgical treatments, including:

  • CO2 laser treatment
  • Circumcision
  • Revision circumcision
  • Wide local excision
  • Glansectomy (total or partial) with or without glans reconstruction
  • Glans resurfacing (total or partial)
  • Partial penectomy with or without glans reconstruction
  • Total penectomy and perineal urethrostomy
  • Pelvic exenteration
  • Dynamic Sentinel Node Biopsy (DSNB) using either nuclear medicine, Sentimag with either blue dye or ICG guidance
  • Open and robotic inguinal and pelvic lymph node dissection

We work closely with our plastic surgery colleagues to offer specialist reconstructive surgery.

This includes:

  • Revision circumcision for benign, premalignant or malignant conditions
  • Total penile shaft skin replacement for benign, pre cancer and cancer conditions
  • Penile unburying surgery
  • Pedicled and free flap grafts
  • Penile prosthesis surgery – malleable and inflatable

If you need treatments other than surgery, our oncology team will guide you through the options and support you at every stage.

Depending on your individual situation, we may recommend:

Your care is always carefully planned by our specialist team. We take time to look at all the information together so that the treatment you receive is the one that is right for you.

Getting the diagnosis right is a vital part of your care. We provide expert diagnostic services to make sure every decision is based on accurate and detailed information.

Pathology

Your biopsy samples are reviewed by specialist pathologists who have extensive experience in penile cancer and related conditions.

This includes:

  • Careful interpretation of biopsies, including pre-cancer changes and different cancer types
  • Advanced testing, such as immunohistochemistry and molecular tests, when needed
  • Second opinion reviews for added reassurance in complex cases

Radiology

Our imaging services help us understand exactly what is happening and plan your treatment safely.

These may include:

  • Ultrasound scans with fine needle aspiration or core biopsy
  • MRI scans of the penis and pelvis
  • PET CT scans
  • SPECT scans
  • Lymphoscintigraphy to assess lymph nodes

These tests help the team choose the most effective treatment while reducing unnecessary risks.

We know that treatment can affect far more than just your physical health. That is why we offer a wide range of support services to care for you as a whole person.

Our support includes:

  • A specialist penile ERAS programme designed to help you recover more quickly and safely after groin node surgery. This programme is regularly reviewed and improved by our team
  • Personalised assessment and support to reduce the risk of lymphoedema for everyone having groin surgery for penile cancer. This service is currently being developed further
  • Access to fertility preservation, when this is important to you
  • Comprehensive lymphoedema care, provided both at The Christie and through strong links with local services across the region. Support can include assessment, treatment and long-term management
  • Psycho-oncology support, including psychosexual support and body image counselling, to help you cope with the emotional and personal impact of your diagnosis and treatment
  • MyChristie-MyHealth questionnaires sent before each appointment. These help you tell us how you are feeling and allow us to focus your appointments on what matters most to you
  • Specialist supportive and palliative care, available at any stage, to help manage symptoms, side effects and overall wellbeing
  • Support from Maggie’s at The Christie, offering practical advice, emotional support and a calm space for you and your loved ones
  • Help with travel and accommodation for patients who need to travel long distances for chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Hotel accommodation can often be arranged. Please speak with your clinician or specialist nurse for advice
  • The Christie and Maggie’s Penile Cancer Support Group. This is a friendly, face-to-face support group for patients, partners and relatives, held every 3 months on a Wednesday at Maggie’s.

We are here to support you not only through treatment, but also as you recover and adjust afterwards. If you ever have questions or concerns, your specialist nurse and wider team are always here to help.

The Christie is a leading cancer centre involved in cancer research. Many patients have the chance to take part in clinical studies to help improve future treatments. You can read more information about this our research page.