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 the United States. It is much more common in elderly... Continue Reading

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 published in the journal Cancer.[1] Lymphedema... Continue Reading

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 on the job. Exposure to radiation, potentially... Continue Reading

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 a group of well-known bladder carcinogens. Most... Continue Reading

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 and 18,000 women are diagnosed with bladder.[1]... Continue Reading

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 water may contain arsenic resulting from natural... Continue Reading

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 organ located in the pelvis. Its primary function... Continue Reading

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 the results of a study presented at the annual meeting... Continue Reading

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 Society of Clinical Oncology Genitourinary Symposium... Continue Reading

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 to the results of a study presented at the... Continue Reading

The use of Chinese herbal products that contain aristolochic acid is associated with an increased risk of urinary tract cancer, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.[1] Previous research has indicated that Chinese herbal products containing... Continue Reading

The combination of Gemzar® (gemcitabine) and Taxol® (paclitaxel) is an effective first-line treatment for bladder cancer, according to an early online publication of Cancer.[1] The bladder is a hollow organ located in the pelvis. Its primary function is to store urine (the waste produced when the kidneys... Continue Reading