Cancer of the ureter is a kind of disease that starts in the cells that line the urethra, the area that connects your bladder to the outside of the body. It is where the urine passes out. The urethra is a part of the urinary tract.
Urethral cancers are not common. It happens frequently in adults and in individuals who have recently been treated for bladder cancer.
Urethral cancers are nearly identified with bladder cancer. The cells that line the urethra are similar to the cells that line the bladder. Individuals with urethral cancer have a higher risk of bladder cancer, so your doctor will request for tests to search for possible symptoms of bladder cancer.