What is urethral cancer?

Urethral cancer is a rare form of cancer occurring in the urethra. It can occur in both men and women but affects women more frequently. Symptoms include urinary problems, blood in urine, and a painless lump or thickness near the perineum. Treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, or chemo.

How do members experience urethral cancer?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with urethral cancer*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for urethral cancer*

Who has urethral cancer on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 3
50s 3
60s 4
70+ 5

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 4
Female 12