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Bladder Cancer Risk Factors
Anything that increases your chance of getting a disease is called a risk factor. Risk factors for bladder cancer include the following:
- Being exposed to certain substances at work, i.e. coal tar pitch or asbestos exposure
- Smoking
- Diet (A diet high in fried meats and fat)
- Age
- Gender (Male)
- Race (White)
- Having an infection caused by a certain parasite
The risk of bladder cancer increases with any of the above mentioned factors. The above list illustrates many of the common examples of bladder cancer risk factors. If you or a loved one has one or more of the above bladder cancer risk factors, particularly asbestos exposure, our lawyers can further explain the likelihood that you will be diagnosed with bladder cancer. Call our law firm today to discuss your risk of bladder cancer. |
