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: Risk Factors
Vaping and Bladder Cancer
Smoking is a leading cause of bladder cancer, accounting for around half of all cases. Vaping can be an aid to quitting smoking, but the rapid uptake of vaping –...
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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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...
Bladder Cancer In Women
Bladder cancer develops when your healthy bladder lining cells begin changing and growing out of control, forming a tumor.Your bladder is a lower abdomen balloon-shaped organ near the pelvis.