Urethral cancer overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Urethral cancer is a rare type of cancer originating from the urethra. It is more common in women than in men. Types of urethral cancer include transitional cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and adenocarcinoma. It is also a disease in which cancer cells form in the tissues of the urethra.