“Is chemotherapy different for urethral cancer?”

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Radiologist Questions Urethral Cancer

“Is chemotherapy different for urethral cancer?”

My father is 70 years old and has been diagnosed with urethral cancer. Is chemotherapy different for this form of cancer or is it still as invasive?

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**Marc Shapiro** Radiologist Winter Park, Florida · Accepted Answer

Marc Shapiro Radiologist Winter Park, Florida

This question should be directed to an oncologist preferably one who specializes in uro oncology.

**Zachary M. Kilpatrick** Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina · Accepted Answer

Zachary M. Kilpatrick Radiologist West Columbia, South Carolina

Chemo regimens differ depending on the type of organ affected as well as stage...it varies.
Prayers to you, your father, and family.

**Damian Edward Dupuy** Radiologist Hyannis, MA · Accepted Answer

Damian Edward Dupuy Radiologist Hyannis, MA

Chemotherapy differs just like pesticides and herbicides. Some work for some cancers and some for others.

**Robert Cruz** Radiologist · Accepted Answer

Robert Cruz Radiologist

Hello,
Yes, it may be different when compared to cancer in other organs and type of cancer diagnosed on biopsies...
Wish you the best outcome!