Living with Urethra cancer
A rare cancer of the tube that carries urine out of the body, found more often in men than in women.
Understanding Urethra cancer
It occurs more often in men than in women. Types are named for the cells that become cancer: squamous cell carcinoma (the most common), transitional cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. GARD says it can spread quickly to nearby tissues and is often found in nearby lymph nodes by the time it is diagnosed.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with American Cancer Society
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet. It explains that the cancer types are named for the kind of cell that becomes cancerous.
Also known as: cancer of urethra; malignant neoplasm of the urethra; malignant neoplasm of urethra; malignant tumor of the urethra; malignant tumor of urethra; malignant tumour of the urethra
Patient organizations
- American Cancer SocietyUrethra cancer · United States
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