The Orchid Press Office is available to answer questions from journalists on all aspects of male specific cancers. This includes health awareness campaigns, scientific and medical research, policies and fundraising.
About the Orchid Press Office
The Orchid Press Office is available to answer journalists’ queries on all aspects of testicular, penile and prostate cancer. Whether you are interested in the latest scientific and medical research or would like to hear more about health awareness campaigns, policies and our fundraising, we are here to help.
We can provide:
Facts and figures
Case studies
Research insights
Spokespeople to comment on issues faced by men and their families
HPV infection plays a role in the development of penile cancer. About 50% of cancers are associated with HPV, with the main subtype being HPV-16 (involved in 60% of cases). HPV-18 is involved in 13% of cases.
Phimosis (non-retracting foreskin)
HIV infection.
Symptoms
Non-resolving rash, lesion, ulcer, lump
Bleeding anywhere on the penis
For more information, please visit our Penile Cancer section.
For out of hours media enquiries, please contact 07812 085734
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