What you should know about UTUC

Knowing as much as you can about UTUC will help you partner with your doctor so you can make the treatment choice that’s best for you.

The first thing to know is that UTUC is sometimes confused with bladder cancer and kidney cancer. But UTUC is actually a distinct condition that takes place in the lining of the kidneys and the ureters.

Click through the tabs below for other important things to know about this rare disease.

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UTUC is a rare cancer

5% to 10% of all urinary tract cancer happens in the upper urinary tract

~5000 people will be diagnosed with UTUC every year in the US

The other 90% to 95% of urinary tract cancer takes place in the lower tract in the bladder

Did you know?

The lining of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is the same, so there are similarities between UTUC and bladder cancer but also key differences

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UTUC is usually seen more in men than in women. About 75% of UTUC cases happen in men

UTUC is a rare cancer

5% to 10% of all urinary tract cancer happens in the upper urinary tract

The other 90% to 95% of urinary tract cancer takes place in the lower tract in the bladder

Icon of a Male

UTUC is usually seen more in men than in women. About 75% of UTUC cases happen in men

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~5000 people will be diagnosed with UTUC every year in the US

Did you know?

The lining of the kidneys, ureters, and bladder is the same, so there are similarities between UTUC and bladder cancer but also key differences