Cancer Case Files Curriculum

Curriculum Outline

Modules

1 Module 01 pT3 pN3 M0

Michael

Advanced Penile Cancer: Recognition, Referral and Staging
Age 64 Retired builder Advanced disease

Michael is a 64-year-old retired builder who presents to his GP with a penile mass that fails to respond to antibiotics following exclusion of infection. He is subsequently referred to the local urology team for further assessment. Michael’s case focuses on advanced penile cancer with nodal involvement (pT3 pN3 M0), emphasising urgent referral, staging, imaging, pathology interpretation, and multidisciplinary specialist management.

2 Module 02 Intermediate-risk cN0

Paul

HPV-Associated Penile Cancer and Intermediate-Risk Disease
Age 56 Accountant HPV-associated

Paul is a 56-year-old accountant who presents with phimosis and a rash on the glans. Following referral and circumcision, pathology confirms HPV16-positive SCC basaloid penile cancer. Paul’s case focuses on HPV-associated penile cancer and intermediate-risk nodal staging pathways, highlighting the role of DSNB, FNAC, and evidence-based management of cN0 disease.

3 Module 03 High-risk cN0

David

Younger Patient Presentation and High-Risk cN0 Disease
Age 42 Software engineer High-risk cN0

David is a 42-year-old software engineer who presents with a bleeding red lesion on the glans that has been progressing over several weeks. David’s case focuses on high-risk cN0 penile cancer management, including MRI staging, DSNB, biopsy considerations, and ongoing surveillance following treatment.

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