Were you exposed to any of the classic bladder cancer risk factors?

Posted by mtc @mtceegee, Jan 13 3:12pm

Hello:

I've read a statistic that most people who develop bladder cancer had been long-term smokers, or were exposed to certain chemicals, etc.

Were most of you diagnosed and met one of the classic risk factors?

As I understand from studies, the percentage of people who were diagnosed were broken out thusly:

Smoking (tobacco use): ~50–65%

Occupational/chemical exposures: ~15–25%
Industrial aromatic amines and other carcinogens (e.g., dyes, rubber, leather, paints)

Prior chemotherapy/radiation: < 5%

Genetic predisposition: ~7% or less

Unverified risk factors (e.g. repeated UTIs/inflammation): unknown percentage.

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Hi again @141emp

From all you have said, your journey has been a long and difficult one with so many challenges in your path.

I am heartened to hear you are beginning to get back to life and all you enjoy.

You are truly a victor and I sense from your tone that you have emerged not only far more courageous but emotionally strengthened and with a greater resolve and appreciation of all which surrounds you.

I do not know what lies ahead for me with this stealthy enemy, but I hope to display the high degree of courage and fortitude you have.

I am sending my sincere best wishes. Be well.

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@deidre77 thank you for your kind words!

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My urologist is of the opinion that chemicals associated with food production (pesticides and weed killers) are mainly to blame.

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