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Treatment of Urethral Cancer that Forms with Invasive Bladder Cancer
Source: Urethral Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 7, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment of urethral cancer that forms at the same time as invasive bladder cancer may include the following:
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Surgery (cystourethrectomy in women, or urethrectomy and cystoprostatectomy in men).
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If the urethra is not removed during surgery to remove the bladder, treatment may include the following:
Active surveillance. Samples of cells are taken from inside the urethra and checked under a microscope for signs of cancer.
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Use our clinical trial search to find NCI-supported cancer clinical trials that are accepting patients. You can search for trials based on the type of cancer, the age of the patient, and where the trials are being done. General information about clinical trials is also available.
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