Testicular, prostate and penile cancers in primary care settings: the importance of early detection.

Male testicular, prostate and penile cancers will be responsible for 32,625 deaths in 1991. Fortunately, prevention and early detection of cancer can decrease mortality and morbidity. Armed with knowledge of the incidence of testicular, prostate and penile cancers, risk factors, and clinical presentations, the clinician will be better able to implement primary and secondary prevention. Recommended screening schedules are reviewed in this article, and suggestions for assessment, differential diagnosis and practice are discussed.