Cancer

Urethral Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Urethral Cancer: Introduction in Overview Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. Learn more about this type of cancer. ...more  Urethral Cancer: Risk Factors in Overview Learn which factors increase your risk of urethral cancer....more  Urethral Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have urethral cancer, you will need certain exams and tests to be sure. Learn which tests you may have. ...more  Biopsy in Understanding Your Diagnosis A detailed look at different types of biopsies, and how and why they are done....more  Urethral Cancer: Treatment Choices in Deciding on Treatment Learn about your treatment options for urethral cancer....more  Urethral Cancer: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy (chemo) uses medicines to kill cancer cells. Learn how it works for urethral cancer. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox. ...more  Radiation Therapy and Cancer Treatment in Other Treatment Side Effects Detailed information on radiation therapy, one type of cancer treatment....more  Urethral Cancer Overview in Cancer FAQs Urethral cancer is a very rare type of cancer that starts in the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine out of your body. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more