Bladder Cancer Prevention
Cigarette smokers are much more likely to develop bladder cancer than nonsmokers. Occupational exposure from working with dyes, rubbers, textiles, paints, leathers, and chemicals increases the risk of developing bladder cancer.
Avoid exposure to arsenic. Eat a healthy diet. Experts believe that what you eat and drink may help prevent bladder cancer.
Avoid dehydration. Increase your fluid intake, particularly water. Water dilutes cancer-causing chemicals.
Bladder Cancer - Prevention
'Executive Summary about Bladder Cancer Prevention By Mayo Clinic staff '
Don't smoke. Not smoking means that cancer-causing chemicals in smoke can't collect in your bladder. If you don't smoke, don't start. Support groups, medications and other methods may help you quit.
Have your well tested for arsenic. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat your fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of cancer.
Avoid exposure to arsenic. Eat a healthy diet. Experts believe that what you eat and drink may help prevent bladder cancer.
Avoid dehydration. Increase your fluid intake, particularly water. Water dilutes cancer-causing chemicals.
Bladder Cancer - Prevention
'Executive Summary about Bladder Cancer Prevention By Mayo Clinic staff '
Don't smoke. Not smoking means that cancer-causing chemicals in smoke can't collect in your bladder. If you don't smoke, don't start. Support groups, medications and other methods may help you quit.
Have your well tested for arsenic. Drink plenty of fluids. Eat your fruits and vegetables. The antioxidants in fruits and vegetables may help reduce your risk of cancer.