On-the-job hazards may put firefighters at an increased risk of cancer. This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, learn more about bladder cancer and symptoms through Let's Talk Bladder...

Exposure to carcinogens in fires and in other situations puts firefighters and other first responders at an elevated risk of bladder cancer. Learn more.

This study evaluated the association of bladder cancer risk and fire scene investigation within a cohort of white male criminal investigators with the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives that was found to be at increased risk for bladder cancer.

Bladder Cancer is the fifth most common cancer worldwide! In this video, a urologist explains the causes, signs, symptoms, and medical treatments of Bladder Cancer. Be sure to find out until the end to learn what YOU can do to minimize your risk of Bladder Cancer! Thanks for watching!!

Since firefighters are regularly exposed to smoke and chemical fumes, firefighters face an increased risk for cancer. This risk has dramatically increased over the years as the contents of combustion have changed. More and more household goods, including clothing, electrical equipment, furnishings and even building materials, are made from materials that, when burned, release noxious gases known to be highly toxic and carcinogenic.

According to the American Cancer Society1, there are approximately 80,000 new cases of

bladder cancer annually and close to 18,000 deaths in the United States. The average annual incidence rate of bladder cancer was 20.3/100,000 between 2011 and 2015.

Firefighters are among the most prominent occupational groups at increased risk for bladder cancer. Surprisingly, many firefighters and their physicians are unaware of their risk for this cancer.