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

Overview

Common risk factors in the development of urethral cancer are 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)