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bladder cancerMalignant tumour of the bladder. The most significant risk factor associated with bladder cancer is smoking. Exposure to chemicals called arylamines, which are used in the leather, rubber, printing, and textiles industries, is another risk factor. Most bladder cancers are diagnosed after the age of 60; men are affected more than women. Symptoms include blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, excessive urination, or, more rarely, painful urination. Bladder cancer can be treated with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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BCG is a strain of Mycobacterium already approved for treatment of urinary bladder carcinoma. FGFR-3 has been shown to be involved in the development of certain cancers, such as prostate carcinoma, multiple myeloma and bladder carcinoma. Placebo in Patients with Early Stage Non-Invasive Bladder Carcinoma," Award = $99,978 -- M. |
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