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These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by urethral cancer or by other conditions. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:
These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by urethral cancer or by other conditions. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:


Trouble starting the flow of urine.
* Trouble starting the flow of urine.
Weak or interrupted ("stop-and-go") flow of urine.
* Weak or interrupted ("stop-and-go") flow of urine.
Frequent urination, especially at night.
* Frequent urination, especially at night.
Incontinence.
* [[Incontinence]].
Discharge from the urethra.
* Discharge from the urethra.
Bleeding from the urethra or blood in the urine.
* Bleeding from the urethra or blood in the urine.
A lump or thickness in the perineum or penis.
* A lump or thickness in the perineum or penis.
A painless lump or swelling in the groin.
* A painless lump or swelling in the groin.


==What causes Urethral cancer?==
==What causes Urethral cancer?==

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Urethral cancer

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Urethral cancer?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Shanshan Cen, M.D. [2]

Overview

What are the symptoms of Urethral cancer?

Signs of urethral cancer include bleeding or trouble with urination.

These and other signs and symptoms may be caused by urethral cancer or by other conditions. There may be no signs or symptoms in the early stages. Check with your doctor if you have any of the following:

  • 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.
  • A lump or thickness in the perineum or penis.
  • A painless lump or swelling in the groin.

What causes Urethral cancer?

Who is at highest risk?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Urethral cancer?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Sources

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