Question 1

my sister has been in chemo and radiation for uretha cancer. she has terrible (bad burns dark red and blue 
bumpy ). it hurts/itchy. what comforts?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Sorry to hear your sister suffered from the expected side effects from radiotherapy to her urethral cancer. To gain faster and more realistic help, ask the treating doc for symptomatic treatment as soon as possible. Online chat would not help much but potentially confound the anxiety and confusion.

Question 2

do people get cancer of the urethra, and if so, how rare is it?

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Urethra cancer: People can get cancer of the urethra. There are different types ranging from urothelial carcinoma to adenocarcinoma to others. All of these rumors are very rare. If you think you have a tumor in this region, seek a doctor's advice for work-up.

Question 3

is urethra cancer fatal?

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Depends upon stage.: Cancer of the urethra is not a very common malignancy but can happen.  If a urethral cancer is small and has not spread (low stage), then the cancer may be treated by local therapy and cured.  If a urethral cancer is large, deeply invasive and has spread to lymph nodes or other organs (higher stage disease), then it could be a serious problem.  Stage is the most important prediction for outcome.

Question 4

i recently had and mri please tell me if this means i have cancer if the urethra. circumferential mild thickening and enhancement of the urethra?

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: In order to correlate the MRI finding and possible diagnosis, medical history is necessary. Furthermore, cancer is diagnosed by pathology report via biopsy, not MRI findings. Inflammation of the urethra can result in that MRI finding. Take care.

Question 5

does touching or rubbing your urethra cause cancer? please tell me i have been touching my urethra and also rubbing ot for 8 years.i'm 19 years old.

Accepted Answer

No: It might make the skin toughen up some but wouldn't cause cancer.

Question 6

when i google about pigmented urethra, it gives me results about urethral cancer. my urethra is black in color which i observed recently. is this norm?

Accepted Answer

More info is: needed the urethra in a male except for the area at the meatus is hidden what are you describing?

Question 7

i have bleeding from urethra. cancer symptom, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

See a doc: Bleeding in the urine can be due to many things, cancer included. I'm not sure how you know it's from the urethra, could be from anywhere in the urinary tract. Be it as it may, don't panic but do see a doctor for a proper evaluation. Best to you.

Question 8

i  had  a biopsy half  the  prostate  is  benign  cyst  the  other  half  is  cancer  gleason  9    can  i  have  a pvp  to  open  the  urethra  up ?

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Prostate cancer: You could have a pvp or TURP but what treatment are you considering to definitively treat your cancer. High grade aggressive cancer needs aggressive treatment if it is confined to the prostate. Radiation or radical prostatectomy is indicated if your staging workup is negative(ct/bone scan) if this has already spread, hormonal therapy should be started soon good luck.

Question 9

person is 91yrs old has colon cancer, took 6wks of chemo and dr said no more.  what do we expect and what symptoms will she have she has colon cancer and lesions on her liver as well as having cancer in the uretha 
when she finished her 6wks of chemo she

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This : This patient has a very difficult problem to address and her age does not make things easier. You are describing metastatic cancer, and typically patients will stay on chemotherapy indefinitely as long as they can  tolerate it and as long as the patient wishes to pursue this treatment. If she "went down hill" as you describe, i take that to mean she is not tolerating the chemotherapy. The hard truth is that very few patients will find a "cure" with chemo alone. The life expectancy varies depending on the nature of the tumor and the tolerance of the patient on chemotherapy. A patient not tolerating chemotherapy may need to consider other options such as hospice. Doctors do not like discussing end of life issues, but you need to corral this doctor and get the straight talk from him. Talk to the patient and see what she wants. The important issue is that the patient must maintain autonomy in her decision and some dignity in life as well. The local cancer society may have some literature describing your situation and there may be some help groups available for emotional support. If she belongs to a church, now is the time to circle her with friends and family who will support her emotionally and spiritually as well.

Question 10

is wart in urethra causes a cancer? i am glad it is going to be clear by imiquimod cream.

Accepted Answer

No: no as long as it is actually wart and nothing else

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My sister has been in chemo and radiation for uretha cancer. she has terrible (bad burns dark red and blue bumpy ). it hurts/itchy. what comforts?

A member asked:

Do people get cancer of the urethra, and if so, how rare is it?

A member asked:

Is urethra cancer fatal?

A member asked:

I recently had and mri please tell me if this means i have cancer if the urethra. circumferential mild thickening and enhancement of the urethra?

A member asked:

Does touching or rubbing your urethra cause cancer? please tell me i have been touching my urethra and also rubbing ot for 8 years.i'm 19 years old.

A member asked:

When i google about pigmented urethra, it gives me results about urethral cancer. my urethra is black in color which i observed recently. is this norm?

A member asked:

I have bleeding from urethra. cancer symptom, should i be concerned?

A member asked:

I had a biopsy half the prostate is benign cyst the other half is cancer gleason 9 can i have a pvp to open the urethra up ?

A member asked:

Person is 91yrs old has colon cancer, took 6wks of chemo and dr said no more. what do we expect and what symptoms will she have she has colon cancer and lesions on her liver as well as having cancer in the uretha when she finished her 6wks of chemo she

A member asked:

Is wart in urethra causes a cancer? i am glad it is going to be clear by imiquimod cream.

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