Smoking and Bladder Cancer

 every day). The specially trained helpline staff willoffer you free expert advice and encouragement. If youre committed to giving up smoking	 butdont want to be referred to a stop smoking service	 your GP should be able to prescribe medical treatment to help with any withdrawal symptoms you may experience after giving up. For more information and advice about giving up smoking	 have a browse through stop smoking treatments and the stop smoking home page . Workplace safety Your risk of bladder cancer could be increased if your job involves exposure to certain chemicals. Occupations linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer are manufacturing jobs involving: rubber dyes textiles plastic leather tanning diesel fumes Nowadays	 there are rigorous safety protocols in place designed to minimise your risk of exposure	 andchemicals known to increase the risk of bladder cancer have been banned. If youre uncertain about what these protocols involve	 talk to your line manager or health and safety representative. If youre concerned that your employer may be disregarding recommendations about workplace safety	 you should contact the Health and Safety Executive for advice. Diet Theres some evidence to suggest that a diet high in fruit and vegetables and low in fat can help to prevent bladder cancer. Even though this evidence is limited	 its a good idea to follow this type of healthy diet	 as it can help to prevent other types of cancer	 such as bowel cancer 	 as well as serious health conditions	 including high blood pressure (hypertension) 	 stroke and heart disease . A low-fat	 high-fibre diet is recommended	 including plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables (5 portions a day) and whole grains. Limit the amount of salt you eat to no more than 6g (0.2oz) a day (1 teaspoon) because too much can increase your blood pressure. You should try to avoid foods that contain saturated fat	 as itcan increase your cholesterol levels. Foods high in saturated fat include: meat pies sausages and fatty cuts of meat butter ghee (a type of butter often used in Indian cooking) lard cream hard cheese cakes and biscuits foods that contain coconut or palm oil However	 a balanced diet should include a small amount of unsaturated fat	 becausethis will actually help to control your cholesterol levels. Foodshigh in unsaturated fat include: oily fish avocados nuts and seeds sunflower	 rapeseed	 olive and vegetable oils Read more about healthy eating Source: NHS 24 - Opens in new browser window Last updated: 13 November 2023 How can we improve this page? Help us improve NHS inform Thank You Your feedback has been received Dont include personal information e.g. name	 location or any personal health conditions. Email Address e.g. you@example.com Message Maximum of 500 characters Send feedback Add this page to\n            Info For Me Also on NHS inform Radiotherapy Chemotherapy Other health sites Cancer Research UK: Bladder cancer Macmillan Cancer Support: Bladder cancer Penny Brohn UK Fight Bladder Cancer: What is bladder cancer? Search for cancer support services near you Enter a place or postcode NHS inform About NHS inform Editorial policy Contact us Webchat Give feedback about NHS inform Info for Me tool Terms and conditions Privacy and cookies policy Freedom of information (FOI) Accessibility Other languages and formats  2023 NHS 24  v1.1.1.17852']"