Bladder cancer is caused by changes to the cells of the bladder. It's often linked with exposure to certain chemicals, but the cause isn't always known.
Several factors have been identified that can significantly increase your risk of developing bladder cancer.
Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for bladder cancer. This is because tobacco contains cancer-causing (carcinogenic) chemicals.
If you smoke for many years, these chemicals pass into your bloodstream and are filtered by the kidneys into your urine. The bladder is repeatedly exposed to these harmful chemicals, as it acts as a store for urine. This can cause changes to the cells of the bladder lining, which may lead to bladder cancer.
It's estimated that more than a third of all cases of bladder cancer are caused by smoking. People who smoke may be up to 4 times more likely to develop bladder cancer than non-smokers.
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