What You Should Know About Bladder Cancer
By Darrell D Price
Bladder cancer is a problem that's more common in women than in men. The incidence is higher in industrialized countries and it is lowest in South American and Asian countries.
Women with bladder cancer have a worse prognosis than do men. The increase in the incidence of cancer increases rapidly with age. Half the people who have bladder cancer are over 70 years old. The risk factors are; chronic inflammation of the bladder, race, (Caucasians have twice the risk of African Americans and Hispanics are lower than that.), genetics, and exposure to certain drugs.
Blood in the urine can be caused by other conditions, so bloody urine is not specific to bladder cancer. Most bladder cancers grow on the surface of the wall, which makes them readily removed with surgery. Invasive bladder cancer, in which the cancer has grown into the bladder structure and other organs, requires a more aggressive and radical protocol.
In advanced cases, removal of the bladder and sometimes other organs as well. Early diagnosis provides a 94% five year survival rate. Dark vegetables and fruits such as acai berry are a great source for antioxidants, and may help during the recover process.
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