Bladder cancer is increasingly affecting young women. Smoking is a major risk factor for the disease.

Bladder cancer is a little less well-known than other cancers, but it affects between 12,000 and 14,000 people each year. A large number of those diagnosed with this type of cancer are women—one-third of those affected! Bladder cancer is a urological cancer, like prostate cancer. However, it is more deadly than prostate cancer. This disease primarily affects older people. But today, the situation has changed.

WHY IS BLADDER CANCER DIAGNOSED IN YOUNG PEOPLE?
Now, a new factor comes into play in the diagnosis of bladder cancer: tobacco. These carcinogenic substances pass into the urine and become a major risk factor. Two-thirds of patients with this type of cancer are smokers or ex-smokers. The first signs of bladder cancer are the appearance of blood in the urine. When this symptom is not present, cancer manifests itself through urgent urges and burning. It is necessary to consult a doctor as soon as possible because the cancer grows rapidly if not detected early.

WHAT TREATMENTS AND FOLLOW-UP?

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