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7 Ağustos 2010 Cumartesi

What Causes Bladder Cancer

researchers aren't sure of what exactly causes bladder cancer. They have, however, identified several risk factors for bladder cancer. A bladder cancer risk factor is something that increases the likelihood of developing bladder cancer. It does not guarantee you will develop the disease.Each year about 10,000 people in the UK are diagnosed with bladder cancer. Men get bladder cancer much more commonly than women. It’s rare for anyone under the age of 50 to get it but it becomes more common as people get older. Cancer of the bladder isn’t infectious and can’t be passed on to other people.Exposure to carcinogenic chemicals, that is, chemicals that are known to cause cancer. These include chemicals used in the rubber and dye industries.
Smoking tobacco.
Chronic urinary tract infections.
Schistosomiasis, a parasitic infection common in the tropics.Cancer that starts in thin, flat cells of the bladder are also possible; this type is called squamous cell carcinoma. Adenocarcinoma is also possible - this type of cancer begins in the cells that make Some studies also suggest that auto mechanics have an elevated risk of bladder cancer due to their frequent exposure to hydrocarbons and petroleum-based chemicals.[3] Hairdressers are thought to be at risk as well because of their frequent exposure to permanent hair dyes. A 2008 study concluded specific fruit and vegetables may act to reduce the risk of bladder cancer.and release mucus and other fluids.

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