Research

Smoking increases risk of urothelial carcinoma in women
A new study reports that smoking significantly increases the risk of developing urothelial carcinoma, the most common type of bladder cancer among women. Researchers from the Weill Medical College of Cornell University and New York Presbyterian Hospital examined 864 patients who had surgery to treat urothelial carcinoma. The results showed that female current smokers were more likely to have recurring bouts with cancer compared to male current smokers. Additionally, among heavy long-term smokers, women were 70% more likely to experience a recurrence of cancer and were two times more likely to die from cancer compared to men. Female smokers’ smoking quantity, duration, and cumulative exposure were found to be associated with cancer recurrence and death. This study provides evidence that more focus is needed on promoting smoking prevention and cessation to prevent life threatening cancers of the bladder, uterus, and renal pelvis among women. Click here to read more. Click here to access the study abstract published in BJU International.

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