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Bladder Cancer - Topic Overview

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Anything that increases your chances of getting a disease is called a risk factor. The main risk factors for bladder cancer include:

Smoking. Cigarette smokers are much more likely than other people to get bladder cancer.
Being older than 40, being male, or being white (Caucasian).
Being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, such as those used in the wood, rubber, and textile industries.
What you eat. A diet high in fried meats and fats increases your risk for bladder cancer.
Parasites. There is a parasite that causes schistosomiasis, which can increase your risk. This condition is sometimes found in developing countries and rarely occurs in North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about bladder cancer:	What is bladder cancer? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What increases my chances of getting bladder cancer?
Being diagnosed:	How is bladder cancer diagnosed?
Getting treatment:	How is bladder cancer treated? Will I need surgery? What is a transurethral resection (TUR)? What is a cystectomy? Will I need to take medicine? Will I need immunotherapy? What are clinical trials?
Ongoing concerns:	What happens if my bladder cancer comes back?
Living with bladder cancer:	When should I call my doctor? What can I do at home to manage the side effects of treatment?
End-of-life issues:	How can I prepare for end-of-life issues? What is hospice care?

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Last Updated: May 02, 2011

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