Diseases

Urethral Cancer

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Urethral cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the urethra. There are different types of urethral cancer that begin in cells that line the urethra. A history of bladder cancer can affect the risk of urethral cancer.

SYMPTOMS

Trouble starting the flow of urine.
Weak or interrupted ("stop-and-go") flow of urine.
Frequent urination, especially at night.
Incontinence.
Discharge from the urethra.
Bleeding from the urethra or blood in the urine.

CAUSES

Having a history of bladder cancer.
Having conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including: sexually transmitted diseases (stds), including human papillomavirus (hpv), especially hpv type 16. Frequent urinary tract infections (utis).