And my brother did, too. Bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer among men, and ninth among women. He believes early treatment often leads to a high cure rate. Dr. Goldstein says if your urine is red or tea-colored, see a doctor immediately. That symptom demands an evaluation, a work up, he said.
Men appear to be more vulnerable to bladder cancer than women.
That may be due to a higher rate of smoking among men. In addition, chemicals such as benzene used in various industries have been linked to bladder cancer. The primary symptom that brings the patient in is bloody urine, and usually it s painless. So if you notice blood in your urine, it could be an infection, or it could be bladder cancer. See your doctor as soon as possible.