Causes of Bladder Cancer
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Remember that having one or more risk factors does not mean that you will definitely get bladder cancer. Many people who have one or more risk factors are never effected whereas others who show none of the risk factors do develop Bladder Cancer. Risk factors are only a guide to what may increase your risk.
Risk factors
Smoking Chemicals at work Water disinfection Treatment for other cancers Prostate surgery Diabetes Repeated bladder infections Bladder stones |
Diet and alcohol intake Having had bladder cancer before Family history Early menopause Bladder development before birth Hair dye Downs syndrome Being overweight |
