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Cancer of the Bladder - Bladder Cancer
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the disease?
Avoiding exposure to tobacco products will help prevent this and other cancers. When working with chemicals at work or at home, a person should take precautions to avoid contamination.
What are the long-term effects of the disease?
Five-year survival rates for early bladder cancer are as high as 90%. Early detection saves lives. Bladder cancer is fatal if not successfully treated.
What are the risks to others?
Bladder cancer is not contagious and poses no risk to others.