26-year-old man with bladder cancer admits to having a habit many Vietnamese men have

26-year-old man with bladder cancer had smoked for 10 years

According to Dr. Do Bang (Head of Urology Department at Cancer Hospital in China), in many years of treating patients, he has met many urinary tract cancer patients in their teens. The most memorable of which was a bladder cancer patient who was only 26 years old but had smoked for 10 years.

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According to doctors, almost all patients with cancer in this organ have the habit of smoking. According to a study, smokers have a risk of bladder cancer 4 times higher than non-smokers.

Sharing with Sohu Health, Dr. Do Bang said that when smoking, the benzene rings in cigarettes are metabolized into the bladder through the kidneys. This stimulation can also lead to early-onset bladder cancer and there are more and more young patients.

In addition, carcinogens such as aromatic amines found in related occupations such as chemicals, tanning, painting, dyeing, etc. put workers at high risk of the disease.

What is bladder cancer?

Bladder cancer or bladder tumor is one of the common diseases of Vietnamese people. According to the research results of Associate Professor, Doctor, Doctor Vu Le Chuyen published in 2013, each year in our country, about 2,000 new cases of bladder cancer are discovered and the rate of men with the disease is higher than that of women.

The bladder is a balloon-shaped organ in the pelvic region that stores urine. Accordingly, bladder cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the bladder, usually originating from the cells lining the inside of the bladder. The disease can occur at any age but is most common in older people.

Most bladder cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, when the patient has a very high chance of being cured.

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Signs of bladder cancer

Bladder cancer, if diagnosed early and treated promptly, has a high cure rate. Symptoms of gross hematuria (from the beginning to the end of urination), possibly accompanied by blood clots, but without pain, may be the only manifestation of the disease in the early stages. Sometimes tumors in the bladder are discovered by chance during a health check.

When the tumor develops to a late stage, the patient may experience frequent hematuria, difficulty urinating due to compression by the large tumor, weight loss, and swollen groin lymph nodes on both sides...

Who is at risk for bladder cancer?

- Older people are at higher risk of bladder cancer than younger people.

- Men are more susceptible to bladder cancer than women.

- People with a family history of bladder cancer.

- Smokers have a much higher risk of bladder cancer than non-smokers.

- People working in fields related to rubber, chemicals, leather, hairdressers, metalworkers, printers, weavers, truck drivers. These are occupations that regularly expose them to carcinogens.

- In addition, people with chronic cystitis, recurrent urinary tract infections or long-term use of urinary catheters can also cause bladder cancer.

Can bladder cancer be cured?

Bladder cancer often recurs. Because of this, after initial successful treatment, patients must be monitored for many years. Your doctor will perform a number of tests at each follow-up visit. You should ask your doctor to explain your treatment plan.

Generally, your doctor will order a cystoscopy, to examine the inside of your urethra and bladder, every 3 to 6 months for the first few years and every 6 months or 1 year thereafter.

People with bladder cancer at high risk of recurrence may undergo more frequent testing.

6 ways to prevent bladder cancer

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No smoking

Smoking is the main cause of many cancers – bladder cancer is one of them. Not smoking also means that the carcinogens in cigarette smoke cannot concentrate in the bladder. Saying no to cigarettes is the first way to prevent bladder cancer in particular and other diseases.

Be careful with chemicals

If you are someone who works with chemicals on a regular basis, it is important to follow all safety guidelines to avoid exposure. Also, if you have a new well, it is a good idea to have your water tested for arsenic levels so that it can be remedied.

Drink plenty of water

Drinking enough water every day (about two liters) can reduce the risk of bladder cancer by 25%, because water can remove any cancer-causing agents from the bladder before they spread and develop in the body.

Build a scientific diet

Eating lots of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage can reduce the risk of bladder cancer in men.

Although we know that eating plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit is good for a person's general health, only broccoli and cabbage seem to have an effect in reducing the risk of bladder cancer.

Regular health check-ups

Regular health check-ups are important to detect health problems early. In addition, if you notice any unusual signs in your body such as blood in the urine when urinating, you should see a doctor immediately to detect bladder cancer early and get treatment.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/thanh-nien-26-tuoi-bi-ung-thu-bang-quang-thua-nhan-co-1-thoi-quen-nhieu-nam-gioi-viet-mac-phai-172240619125143606.htm