Adenocarcinoma of the urethra (including clear cell adenocarcinoma)
Prepared with OnCo (onco.cc/prep/urethral-adenocarcinoma/). Orientation, not medical advice; your team knows your case.
My details
What I know, what is unclear, changes to discuss
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7 on the sheet- 1.What is my exact diagnosis, stage, and grade, and which tests established them?
- 2.Which biomarkers have been tested on my tumour (for example Histological patternand distinction from nephrogenic adenoma, Association with a urethral diverticulum, Margin status after excision), and what were the results?
- 3.Which subtype is my cancer, and does that change the recommended treatment?
- 4.Is germline (inherited) genetic testing recommended for me or my family?
- 5.For my situation (all stages), which of the standard options do you recommend and why?
- 6.Would a second opinion at a high-volume centre change anything, and can you help arrange it?
- 7.What supportive care (symptom control, nutrition, exercise, mental health, financial help) is available from the start?
Tests and results to bring
Biomarker results to ask for: Histological pattern (tubulocystic, papillary, diffuse) and distinction from nephrogenic adenoma, Association with a urethral diverticulum, Margin status after excision.
Bring copies of scan reports, pathology and blood results, and a list of every medicine and supplement.
The treatments I may be offered
- All stages: Treated as the parent page describes: complete surgical excision, radiotherapy for positive margins, and case-by-case systemic therapy in the absence of trials. (Urethral cancer)
From the standard of care recorded for this cancer; which apply depends on your stage and biomarkers. Ask which the team recommends and why.