Urethral Cancer
A rare disease, urethral cancer can spread quickly throughout the body if not caught early.
Affecting women more than men, this cancer causes cells in the lining of the urethra to grow abnormally. The urethra is responsible for carrying urine from the bladder to outside our bodies.
Although there are three types of urethral cancer, the most common type is squamous cell carcinoma. This type of carcinoma typically develops near the bladder in women. The closer the cancer is to the bladder, the more difficult it is to treat and cure.
Urethral cancer is often asymptomatic in the beginning. However, see your doctor right away if you notice blood in your urine, need to urinate often, feel pain when you urinate or have recurrent urinary tract infections.
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- Q Is there a cure for urethral cancer?
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Currently, modern medicine does not have a cure for any form of cancer. However, with early diagnosis and treatment, urethral cancer can be treated successfully. At this time, about 60% of people treated for early urethral cancer are still alive five... Full Answer
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- Q Can urethral cancer be prevented?
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It is difficult to know how to prevent urethral cancer because the specific causes of this disease are still unknown. However, some of the precautions you can take to reduce your risk of other types cancer apply to urethral cancer as well. Not smoking or... Full Answer
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- Q How is urethral cancer diagnosed?
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To accurately diagnose urethral cancer, a pathologist must analyze a selection of tissue samples (each called a biopsy) from the urethra and possibly surrounding organs. A digital rectal exam may also be conducted for a more thorough check of the area,... Full Answer
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- Q How common is urethral cancer?
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Urethral cancer is not common. More women than men have this rare form of cancer, and it is most often diagnosed in adults over the age of 50. The most common form of urethral cancer, squamous cell carcinoma, is found on the surface lining at the base of... Full Answer
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- Q Is urethral cancer serious?
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Although it is rare, urethral cancer can be very serious. There are six stages of urethral cancer - Stage 0 is the earliest stage, when abnormal cells have begun to grow but a tumor has not yet formed. Stage D2 is the most serious stage. This is the... Full Answer
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- Q What causes urethral cancer?
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Medical experts are not exactly sure what causes urethral cancer. Certain illnesses or conditions that lead to chronic urethral inflammation are thought to be one of the risk factors for this disease. These conditions may include particular strains of... Full Answer
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- Q Is urethral cancer fatal?
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Urethral cancer can be fatal. A person's prognosis generally depends on several factors including where the cancer first formed, how advanced it is, and whether this is their first bout with urethral cancer. In about half of the cases, even successfully... Full Answer
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- Q What is urethral cancer?
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Urethral cancer is a type of cancer found in a person's urethra. This is the tube that urine travels through when it leaves the bladder and exits the body. There are several types of urethral cancer including squamous cell carcinoma, transitional cell... Full Answer
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- Q What are the screening tests for uterine cancer?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, CardiologyUterine cancer develops in the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium. The most common symptom is abnormal vaginal bleeding, including unusually heavy periods, spotting between periods or any post-menopausal bleeding. What’s tricky is that... Full Answer
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- Q How do I manage my urethral cancer on a daily basis?
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Managing your urethral cancer on a daily basis means paying attention to any changed physical and emotional needs you may have. Cancer can be a scary diagnosis. Emotionally, a person with cancer may feel anxious, depressed, mentally fatigued, or... Full Answer
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