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Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following: | Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following: | ||
* | * Personal history of [[bladder cancer]]. | ||
* | * Conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including: | ||
:* [[Sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), including [[human papillomavirus]] (especially HPV type 16) | |||
:* [[Sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), including [[human papillomavirus]] ( | |||
:* Frequent [[urinary tract infections]] (UTIs) | :* Frequent [[urinary tract infections]] (UTIs) | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The risk factors of urethral cancer include history of bladder cancer, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Risk Factors:
Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following:
- Personal history of bladder cancer.
- Conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human papillomavirus (especially HPV type 16)
- Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)