The parents do not want their child to look different from his school friends. This can be very important as the boy becomes a teenager and wants to belong. Other people believe that it is not worth doing the surgery when there is no health reason to do so. Cancer Prevention Doctors have seen cancer of the penis in circumcised men who did not keep their penis clean. They have also seen lower rates of cancer of the penis in uncircumcised men who have good cleanliness habits.
Cleanliness is an important factor.
Circumcision may prevent cancer of the penis but washing well and using of lots of soap and water can prevent cancer also. When the penis is not cleaned well and regularly, smegma can build up. It is up to the parents to decide whether or not the baby is to be circumcised. It is good to make this decision before the baby is born. Before the doctor or hospital can perform a circumcision, the parents must sign a consent form.