bladder cancer information, news, answers and discussions

Results for: 'bladder cancer'

Refine results:

All Sections (407)

News (39)

+ drugs (10)
Blood Pressure Medications
Depression Medications
Drugs for Depression
Drugs for Pain
Drugs, High Blood Pressure
High Blood Pressure Medication
Medications for Depression
Medications for Pain
Pain Medication
Acid Gone

+ conditions (10)
Skin Cancer
Rectal Cancer
Cancer
Cancer, Bladder
Cancer, Rectal
Cancer, Skin
Bladder Cancer
Allergies
Asthma
Drug Allergies

+ symptoms (10)
Ulcers
Impotence
Heartburn
Depression
Anemia
Back Pain
Bladder Incontinence
Epilepsy
Infertility
Insomnia

Diabetes Drug Actos Under Review

C.Muppala on June 19, 2011 at 10:30 PM Recent reports about the risk of bladder cancer with the diabetes drug pioglitazone, has raised concern and Health Canada is reviewing the status of the drug. Pioglitazone, which is marketed in Canada under the ...

Jun 18, 2011

diabetes bladder cancer cancer

Diabetes medicine 'may cause cancer'

HA NOI - The Drug Administration of Viet Nam (DAV) has confirmed that pioglitazone, which is an ingredient in medicines used to treat diabetes, can increase the risk of bladder cancer. DAV Director Truong Quoc Cuong said the French Medicine Agency .....

Jun 17, 2011

cancer diabetes bladder cancer

FDA: Diabetes Drug May Up Risk of Bladder Cancer

The US Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers and health care professionals that pioglitazone (Actos) may increase the risk of bladder cancer when used for more than one year. (HealthDay News) — The US Food and Drug Administration has .....

Jun 16, 2011

bladder cancer cancer diabetes

FDA warning over increased risk of bladder cancer with Actos

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is informing the public that use of the diabetes medication Actos (pioglitazone) for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer. Information about this risk will be added to...

Jun 16, 2011

bladder cancer cancer diabetes

Diabetes drug Actos may raise bladder cancer risk

Muhammad Hamed/Reuters Since studies of the diabetes drug Actos suggest an increased risk of bladder cancer for patients taking it for more than a year, Health Canada is reviewing the drug. The drug pioglitazone is sold under the brand name Actos in ...

Jun 16, 2011

bladder cancer cancer diabetes

Adolescent obese males at risk of cancer later in life: Study

Other common cancers in the men who were obese at adolescence were skin, kidney, and bladder, prostate and testicular cancers. Those with the highest body mass indexes at 18 had a 35% higher risk of cancer than those with low BMIs, the Medical Resear...

Jun 16, 2011

cancer

FDA updates ongoing safety review of Actos

SILVER SPRING, Md. — The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday informed the public that continued use of a Type 2 diabetes treatment made by Takeda Pharmaceuticals for more than one year may be associated with an increased risk of bladder cancer...

Jun 16, 2011

bladder cancer cancer diabetes

Recent bladder cancer Discussions

Re: bladder cancer anxiety - Cancer Forums

Anxious, I have experienced similiar problems since xmas, still ongoing with additional symptoms that I am told is HA. My bladder feels like ive drunk 6 pints and cannot empty it, It is also swollen around that area. I had a colonoscopy 3 weeks ago w...

Sep 10, 2010

Welcome to the Bladder Cancer File - Cancer Forums

As you will see, the following research descriptions detail the findings published in the most respected journals in the field. Because the research descriptions are written in medical terms, most people will bring all or parts of the Bladder Cancer ...

Jun 30, 2011

Bladder Cancer in 2010: How Far have We Come? - Cancer Forums

Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer and ranks eighth as a cause of death from cancer among men in the United States. Although guidelines assist in treatment, the art of managing bladder cancer, such as the decision to use neoadjuvant chem...

Jun 30, 2011

Causes - Cancer Forums

Risk factors of bladder cancer include: Ethnic background - Caucasians are most at risk. Smoking - smokers appear to be at a higher risk of developing bladder cancer (two to three times more likely in fact). Chemicals from cigarette smoke a...

Dec 08, 2010

Smoking and its Consequences

Though smoking is considered to be a minor vice compared to other bad habits, it is nevertheless deadly and may lead to other addictions too. Smoking is the process of inhaling fumes from a burning substance like tobacco. Smoking has a...

Oct 05, 2010

My story so far ... - Crohns Disease Forum - Support group and forum for IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease

Hi Everyone. I was first diagnosed in the late 1980's with Crohns after a series of bad and misdiagnosed conditions, by this time I was seriously anemic and was hospitalized for blood transfusions, I also lost over 30 lbs and was referred t...

Feb 02, 2011

Gallbladder dilemma - Cancer: Bladder Message Board - HealthBoards

I was diagnosed with gallstones over 5 years ago, back then I had 2 attacks, then nothing until last month. I had 2 stones get stuck and required an ERCP to have them removed. Of course the doctor said I need to ...

Oct 18, 2010

bladder cancer Questions

What are the risk factors for getting bladder cancer?

Answer: Although the exact steps that lead to bladder cancer are not clear, there are some known risk factors. Here are the most important risk factors for bladder cancer: Smoking: Smokers are more than twice as likely to get bladder cancer as those who do n...

bladder cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

bladder cancer

What treatments are available for bladder cancer?

Answer: The treatment of bladder cancer depends on what type of cancer exists and in what stage it exists. Superficial bladder cancer can be treated by lasering in the office, resection in an outpatient facility or intra-bladder chemotherapy with a variety o...

bladder cancer - Frequently Asked Questions

bladder cancer

How can I have bladder cancer?

Answer: Dr. Lamm: The average interval between exposure to the carcinogen and the development of bladder cancer is 17 years. The risk of developing cancer is reduced but not eliminated by stopping. Bladder cancer, like early prostate cancer, kidney cancer, a...

Phoenix AZ Bladder Cancer and Genitourinary Oncology Physician - BCGOncology - FAQ

bladder cancer

How common is bladder cancer?

Answer: Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men and the eighth most common among women. Approximately 60,000 new cases are diagnosed in the US each year. This adds to the 600,000 bladder cancer patients who require lifelong monitoring.

bladder cancer test commonly asked questions FAQ

bladder cancer

What is the risk of bladder cancer caused by Actos?

Answer: According to the results of a five-year study, patients who take Actos for more than one year are 40% more likely to develop bladder cancer. Another study conducted in France found that Actos users were more likely to develop bladder cancer than thos...

Actos Frequently Asked Questions | Bladder Cancer FAQ - Hissey Kientz LLP

bladder cancer

How do you take frankincense for bladder cancer?

Answer: Not rated yet I want to know how I take frankincense to help my bladder cancer.

Essential Oils FAQ

bladder cancer

What about children and the cancer risk?

Answer: All the conclusions were made from research in adult populations. We need more research to find out what is the situation with children. But, as in adults, healthy food and good exercise are advised for children too.Diet FactGamma-tocotrienol, Beta-i...

Frequently Asked Questions about Diet and Cancer

colon cancer

Related drugs:

Better Bladder Control

Vaccine, Cervical Cancer

Related conditions:

Invasive Bladder Cancer

Related symptoms:

Loss of bladder control

Bladder Incontinence