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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
==Causes== | |||
The exact cause of bladder cancer is uncertain. However, several things may make you more likely to develop it: | |||
*Cigarette smoking. Smoking greatly increases the risk of developing bladder cancer. Up to half of all bladder cancers in men and several in women may be caused by cigarette smoke. | |||
*Chemical exposure at work. About one in four cases of bladder cancer is caused by coming into contact with to cancer-causing chemicals at work. These chemicals are called carcinogens. Dye workers, rubber workers, aluminum workers, leather workers, truck drivers, and pesticide applicators are at the highest risk. | |||
*Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy drug [[cyclophosphamide]] (Cytoxan) may increase the risk of bladder cancer. | |||
*Radiation treatment: Women who had radiation therapy to treat cervical cancer have an increased risk of developing bladder cancer. | |||
*Bladder infection: A long-term (chronic) bladder infection or irritation may lead to a certain type of bladder cancer. | |||
Some research has suggested a link between artificial sweeteners and bladder cancer. The evidence is weak. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Causes
The exact cause of bladder cancer is uncertain. However, several things may make you more likely to develop it:
- Cigarette smoking. Smoking greatly increases the risk of developing bladder cancer. Up to half of all bladder cancers in men and several in women may be caused by cigarette smoke.
- Chemical exposure at work. About one in four cases of bladder cancer is caused by coming into contact with to cancer-causing chemicals at work. These chemicals are called carcinogens. Dye workers, rubber workers, aluminum workers, leather workers, truck drivers, and pesticide applicators are at the highest risk.
- Chemotherapy: The chemotherapy drug cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) may increase the risk of bladder cancer.
- Radiation treatment: Women who had radiation therapy to treat cervical cancer have an increased risk of developing bladder cancer.
- Bladder infection: A long-term (chronic) bladder infection or irritation may lead to a certain type of bladder cancer.
Some research has suggested a link between artificial sweeteners and bladder cancer. The evidence is weak.