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Does smoking lead to bladder cancer?
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Yes: The greatest risk factor for bladder cancer is smoking.
Answered 8/4/2014
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Sometimes: It is estimated that about half of all bladder cancers are smoking related. However, most smokers do not develop bladder cancer. Toxins dissolved in urine can cause damage to the bladder lining over time and lead to cancer formation.
Answered 9/28/2016
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