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OverviewSee All
 Urethral Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer....more
 Urethral Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn what symptoms urethral cancer can cause....more
 Urethral Cancer: Introduction in Overview
Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview
Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer....more
 Urethral Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Learn what symptoms urethral cancer can cause....more
Understanding Your DiagnosisSee All
 Urethral Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Urethral Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Urethral cancer is staged based on the part of the urethra that's affected. Learn what the stages mean. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis
If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have. ...more
 Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis
A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more
 Urethral Cancer: Stages in Understanding Your Diagnosis
Urethral cancer is staged based on the part of the urethra that's affected. Learn what the stages mean. ...more
Deciding on TreatmentSee All
 Urethral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about your treatment choices for urethral cancer....more
 Urethral Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses rays of energy to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat urethral cancer. Learn more. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is the most common treatment for urethral cancer. Learn more....more
 Urethral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment
Learn about your treatment choices for urethral cancer....more
 Urethral Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment
Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Deciding on Treatment
Radiation therapy, also called radiotherapy, uses rays of energy to kill cancer cells. It may be used to treat urethral cancer. Learn more. ...more
 Urethral Cancer: Surgery in Deciding on Treatment
Surgery is the most common treatment for urethral cancer. Learn more....more
Managing Side EffectsSee All
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Chemotherapy Side EffectsOther Treatment Side Effects
 General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects
You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more
 Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects
Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more
Cancer FAQsSee All
 Urethral Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs
Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more
 Urethral Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs
Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more