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Stricture of the urethra: Have you had a suprapubic catheter? Other?
Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Oct 2, 2023 | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
I am a quadriplegic. You said something about the risk of bladder cancer, how does that come about in relation to cathing?
I am a female, and I cath through my belly button, but at night I put a catheter in, not a Foley just a regular one, so I don’t leak out my belly button all night. I would like to know if I am at risk for developing bladder cancer. That’s never been mentioned by any of my doctors.
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@gummyjo
We never knew of the increased risk until my dad got bladder cancer. My dad‘s doctor at the SCI Center and his regular urologist said it was caused by irritation from the catheter and infections. There are also other factors that increase cancer risk.
It's been proven that spinal cord injury patients' risk for UTIs is higher than the regular population. Sometimes the irritation of the catheter causes tumors which become cancerous. Women, as I understand it are nearly 3 times less likely than men to develop cancer from catheter use. Catheter use can somehow cause cells to become cancerous. Although the risk may be low that doesn't mean it doesn't happen. My dad passed one year after diagnoses.
Do you take medication to help infection and bladder spasms?
Have a heart to heart about this subject with a softer, preferably a SCI specialist.
What level is your lesson?
Do you have contractions of your hands etc?
Take care,
Jakdo you have contractions of your hands?
Take care,
Jake