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Bladder Cancer Prevention<\/b><\/h1>\n

There is a number of proven risk factors for bladder cancer. Avoidance of these risk factors can help prevent bladder cancer recurrence.<\/p>\n

Avoid exposure to industrial chemicals and dyes.<\/p>\n

Do not smoke; if you smoke quit smoking now.<\/h2>\n

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However former smokers are at lower risk for bladder cancer than current smokers. Patients diagnosed with bladder cancer are advised to quit smoking.<\/p>\n

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Diet high in fruits, vegetables and anti-oxidants.<\/h2>\n

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Healthy diet high in fruits, vegetables and antioxidants is helpful to preventing normal cells transforming into cancer cells. Consumption of animal fats should be minimized.<\/p>\n

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For patients with higher risk non-invasive bladder cancer, intravesical therapy with BCG<\/a> or mytomycin C<\/a> has been shown to prevent recurrences and is advocated by Dr. Shteynshlyuger.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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