Answered by SecondMedic Expert
Oncologist · Cancer / Oncology / Cancer Surgery
The main causes of bladder cancer are smoking, working with certain chemicals, and having a urinary tract infection for a long time.
Smoking is the biggest risk factor for bladder cancer. About half of people who get bladder cancer have been smokers. People who work with certain chemicals, such as asbestos, are also at risk. having a urinary tract infection for a long time is another major risk factor for bladder cancer.