Bladder Cancer
Causes
The exact causes of bladder cancer are unknown
. Smoking is believed to be an important cause of bladder cancer. Exposure to
certain toxic chemicals and drugs may also result in cancer. The risk of cancer
increases with age. Exposure to carcinogens in the
workplace and the use of cyclophosphamide or arsenic drugs increase the risk for
bladder cancer. Aromatic amines, an organic chemicals used in dye industry, is
linked with bladder cancer. Workers in the rubber, chemical, leather, textile,
paints and printing industries are also at increased risk.People
with a family history of bladder cancer may have an increased risk of developing
the disease. Those whose diets include large amounts of fried meats and animal
fats are also at higher risk of bladder cancer. Frequent bladder infections, bladder
stones, and other urinary tract problems that irritate the bladder increase the
risk of developing a cancer, more commonly squamous cell carcinoma. |
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