This type of cancer forms in the kidney's hollow pelvis or the ureter, which is the tube that transports urine to the bladder. It's sometimes referred to as urothelial carcinoma and is more common in men and older adults over the age of 65. Rare types of renal pelvis and ureter cancer include adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma.

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