Welcome to the Cxbladder Blog where we publish a range of bladder cancer related articles for both patients and caregivers. Please note that this blog has been developed with a US focus, though the topics and much of the content will be relevant in other regions.
Category: Causes
Smoking and Bladder Cancer
You may know that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the US, but did you know that smoking is also the number one preventable...
Alcohol and Cancer
Will drinking alcohol increase my risk of cancer? It’s a common question while also being a source of considerable confusion.
Bladder Cancer: Occupational Risk Factors
Longterm exposure to certain chemicals and agents in the workplace can be a significant cause of bladder cancer so it’s important to be aware of professional environments where you may...
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Bladder Cancer: Causes & Symptoms in Men
Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer among males globally, while men are four times more likely than women to be diagnosed with the disease during their lifetime.
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Bladder Cancer Survival: The Importance of Early Detection
The prognosis for bladder cancer, a disease that is diagnosed in over 80,000 Americans each year1, significantly improves the earlier it's discovered.
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Coffee and Cancer: Friend or Foe?
Lifestyle factors, including consuming a healthy diet, have the potential to contribute to a decreased cancer risk.
Is Bladder Cancer Hereditary?
If one or more of your relatives has had bladder cancer, it's understandable to wonder if bladder cancer is hereditary.
Firefighters And Bladder Cancer
If detected in its earliest stages, bladder cancer is a highly treatable cancer. The five-year survival rate is nearly 95 percent if you receive a bladder cancer diagnosis while the...