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

Urethral Cancer Treatment

More information

Find NCI-Supported Clinical Trials

Causes & Prevention

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

More information

Cancer Prevention Overview (PDQ®)

Screening

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

More information

Cancer Screening Overview (PDQ®)

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