Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer.
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Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer.
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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.
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A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done.
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Learn about your treatment choices for urethral cancer.
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Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer.
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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.
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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.
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Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast.
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To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.
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Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment.
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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.
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