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Other risk factors include:

Being older than 40.
Being male. Men are 4 times more likely than women to get bladder cancer.
Being exposed to cancer-causing chemicals, such as those used in the wood, rubber, and textile industries.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learning about bladder cancer:	What is bladder cancer? What causes it? What are the symptoms? What increases my chances of getting bladder cancer? Who gets bladder cancer?
Being diagnosed:	How is bladder cancer diagnosed? What are the stages of bladder cancer?
Getting treatment:	How is bladder cancer treated? Will I need surgery? What is a transurethral resection (TUR)? What is a cystectomy? Will I need to take medicine? Will I need radiation treatment? Will I need biological therapy? What are clinical trials?
Ongoing concerns:	What happens if my bladder cancer comes back?
Living with bladder cancer:	When should I call my doctor? What can I do at home to manage the side effects of treatment? What lifestyle changes will I need to make?
End-of-life issues:	How can I prepare for end-of-life issues? What is hospice care?

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