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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Urethral Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 7, 2022 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis and treatment options depend on the following:
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Where the cancer formed in the urethra.
Whether the cancer has spread through the mucosa lining the urethra to nearby tissue, to lymph nodes, or to other parts of the body.
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Whether the patient is a male or female.
The patient's general health.
Whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back).
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