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What Causes Bladder Cancer?
Diagnosed with bladder cancer (papillary). Thery were removed. Started Chemo X2 sessions. had to stop as the Dr. Says it is not working. Urine test shows particles or tissues and the doctor sayt it has to clear prior to starting neww treatments. Need to know what are those particles or tissues?
Tue, 7 Apr 2015
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I can understand your situation and problem.
Causes of bladder cancer are following.
1. Tobacco smoking
2. Chemical exposure
3. Old age
4. Azo dyes exposure
5. Scarring of bladder due to repeated cystitis
6. Chronic bladder stone etc.
The particles you are talking about can be either tumour substance or degenerated bladder epithelial cells.
So follow your doctor 's advice.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Causes of bladder cancer are following.
1. Tobacco smoking
2. Chemical exposure
3. Old age
4. Azo dyes exposure
5. Scarring of bladder due to repeated cystitis
6. Chronic bladder stone etc.
The particles you are talking about can be either tumour substance or degenerated bladder epithelial cells.
So follow your doctor 's advice.
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