Avoid risk factors and stay away from bladder cancer For patients with a clear diagnosis, the next step is to adopt appropriate treatment strategies and perform appropriate surgery according to the stage of bladder cancer.
There is no effective preventive measure for bladder cancer, but there are ways to reduce the risk of bladder cancer development by eliminating risk factors.
Active smoking cessation Smoking is the most certain risk factor for bladder cancer, about 30%-50% of bladder cancer is caused by smoking, and smoking can increase the risk of bladder cancer by 2-4 times. For smokers, they should quit smoking early.
Occupational protection Long-term exposure to industrial chemical products is the earliest known risk factor for bladder cancer. About 20% of bladder cancers are caused by occupational factors, including those in the textile, dye manufacturing, rubber chemistry, pharmaceutical and pesticide production, paint, leather, and aluminum and steel production industries. Occupational protection measures should be actively taken for these populations.