5 rules to prevent bladder cancer. Elderly people and people who handle chemica

References  

• May 24, 2024 Hidoc in Korea
• Health trends in Korea as of May 29, 2024
• Yonhap News, Korea, May 18, 2024

rules to prevent bladder cancer. Elderly people and people who handle chemicals should also be careful!

 

Bladder cancer characteristics

• Ten years ago, in 2010, the number of new cases of bladder cancer in Korea was 3,553.
• The number of new cases of bladder cancer in Korea in 2021 is 5,169 (2023 national cancer registration statistics).
• 45% increase over 10 years
• If bladder cancer is detected early, the survival rate is over 85%.
• After metastasis to other organs, the survival rate is about 11%.
• Managing your daily eating habits and regular urine tests are important.

Bladder cancer risk in the elderly

• 87.1% of all bladder cancer patients in Korea are in their 60s
• As we face a super-aging society, there is a need to actively promote bladder cancer prevention methods.

Bladder cancer prevention rule 1. Be careful in occupations with high chemical exposure

• People who work with paint, dyes, iron, oil, etc. (most likely people who work in rubber manufacturing or dyes, etc.)
• Increased risk of bladder cancer due to chemicals generated during the production of these substances
• Occupational carcinogens related to bladder cancer: benzidine, 2-naphthylamine, 4-aminobiphenyl, etc.
• Prevention methods: Regular special health checkups, wearing personal protective equipment (gas mask, protective clothing, etc.), operating ventilation equipment, etc.

Bladder cancer prevention rule 2. Quit smoking

• The biggest risk factor for developing bladder cancer among lifestyle habits
• The risk of developing bladder cancer in smokers is 1.30 to 1.66 times that of non-smokers.
• Greater risk factor for developing bladder cancer in women (2.15 times higher than in non-smoking women, 1.64 times higher in men under the same conditions)
• Aromatic amines, one of the toxic substances produced when smoking cigarettes, are believed to promote the development of bladder cancer.

 

Bladder cancer prevention rule 3. Regular urine tests

• The main symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine.
• If you are over 60 years old and have hematuria, bladder cancer is suspected.
• Microhematuria is not visible to the naked eye, so regular urine tests are required.
• Symptoms such as urinary urgency, inability to urinate well, pain during urination, and frequent urination can also lead to bladder cancer.
• In severe cases, pain in the side, swelling in the legs, and a lump in the pelvis may be felt.
• Adults in their 40s or older need to check for microhematuria through regular urine tests.

 

Bladder cancer prevention rule 4. Balanced diet

• Bladder cancer can be prevented by consuming enough fruit
• Vitamin A and beta-carotene, which are abundant in fruits and vegetables, are effective in preventing bladder cancer.
• To prevent recurrence of cancer, it is recommended to reduce the intake of red meat and increase the intake of fresh vegetables and fruits.

Bladder cancer prevention rule 5. Drink plenty of water

• Water helps prevent bladder cancer by increasing the likelihood of carcinogens being excreted from the body.
• Chronic reduced water intake increases the risk of developing bladder cancer
• Drinking more than 2 liters of water per day reduces the risk of developing bladder cancer.