In March 2019, Steven Hamill, then 26, noticed a 'death smell' from his genitals and his penis had swollen to four times its usual size. His GP dismissed it as balanitis, but after passing out in a pool of blood, he was diagnosed with penile cancer at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust.
Doctors performed a partial penectomy, removing four inches of his penis. Despite being rare and mostly affecting men over 50, Steven's case shows cancer can strike at any age. He is now in remission and urges men to check unusual symptoms.
Steven, now 33, says the surgery left him with a four-inch penis but he remains fully functional and has a four-year-old son. He hopes his story will encourage men to seek medical advice, as early detection is key.
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