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Components of Processed Meat May Increase Risk of Bladder Cancer (August 10, 2010)

People who consume a large amount of nitrite and nitrate from processed meat may be at an increased risk for developing bladder cancer, according to a study published in Cancer. Bladder cancer is diagnosed in as many as 60,000 individuals annually in... Continue Reading

Study Evaluates Incidence of Lymphedema Resulting from Cancer Treatment (August 9, 2010)

A systematic review of 47 studies evaluating treatment for melanoma, head and neck cancer, genitourinary cancers, gynecologic cancers, and sarcoma indicates that lymphedema is a common side effect of treatment for these diseases. These findings were recently... Continue Reading

Painters May Have Higher Risk of Bladder Cancer (July 29, 2010)

Occupational exposures appear to increase bladder cancer risk in painters, according to a study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Workers in certain occupations may face an increased risk of cancer due to exposures that they encounter... Continue Reading

Exposure to Aromatic Amines Poses Long-term Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 25, 2010)

Workers exposed to aromatic amines continued to experience an increased risk of bladder cancer even 30 years after exposure, according to the results of a follow-up study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Aromatic amines are... Continue Reading

Vitamins C, D, and E Don’t Reduce Risk of Bladder Cancer (June 7, 2010)

Long-term use of vitamin C, vitamin D, or vitamin E does not appear to reduce the risk of bladder cancer. These results were presented at the 2010 annual meeting of the American Urological Association. Each year in the United States, close to 53,000 men... Continue Reading

Study Evaluates Long-term Effects of Arsenic in Drinking Water on Bladder Cancer (June 4, 2010)

Death rate from bladder cancer continues to rise 20 years after exposure to high levels of arsenic in drinking water. These findings were recently presented at the 105th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA).[1] Drinking... Continue Reading

Radical Cystectomy Improves Survival in Stage II Bladder Cancer (May 4, 2010)

Radical cystectomy can improve outcomes among patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer but appears to be underused in this patient population. These results were published in the Journal of the National Cancer Insitute. The bladder is a hollow... Continue Reading

Well-done Red Meat Increases Bladder Cancer Risk (April 27, 2010)

Some individuals are more genetically susceptible to this risk. High consumption of red meat and/or fried meats such as chicken or fish increase the risk of bladder cancer, especially among individuals who already carry a genetic risk, according to... Continue Reading

Combined Modality Therapy Preserves Bladder and Offers Long-term Survival in Invasive Bladder Cancer (March 18, 2010)

Combined modality therapy (CMT) preserves the bladder, achieves complete response (CR), and offers long-term survival in approximately 70% of patients with invasive bladder cancer, according to the results of a 15-year study presented at 2010 American... Continue Reading

Cystoscopy Alone Is the Most Cost-effective Way to Monitor for Recurrence of Bladder Cancer (March 9, 2010)

The addition of a urine test to standard cystoscopy screening in order to monitor for bladder cancer recurrence unnecessarily increases the cost of monitoring as well as the risk for a false-positive result and does not improve tumor detection, according... Continue Reading