Urethral Cancer—Patient Version

Overview

Urethral cancer is rare and is more common in men than in women. Urethral cancer can metastasize (spread) quickly to tissues around the urethra and has often spread to nearby lymph nodes by the time it is diagnosed. Explore the links on this page to learn more about urethral cancer treatment and clinical trials.

Treatment

PDQ Treatment Information for Patients

Causes & Prevention

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about prevention of urethral cancer.

Screening

NCI does not have PDQ evidence-based information about screening for urethral cancer.

Coping with Cancer

The information in this section is meant to help you cope with the many issues and concerns that occur when you have cancer.

Emotions and Cancer Adjusting to Cancer Support for Caregivers Survivorship Advanced Cancer Managing Cancer Care