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"Your symptoms are very unusual, especially the color of your urine. ”
This sentence was heard by Li Dawei from the mouth of the emergency room doctor.
The 51-year-old, a construction engineer by profession, was on a seaside holiday when he suddenly felt unwell.
The original plan was to have a relaxing time with his friends, but the next morning, he felt itching all over his body and his urine was unusually colored.
On this trip, Li Dawei originally planned to completely relax and get rid of the tension and pressure of work.
He and his friends were happily playing on the beach, but unexpectedly, the night turned up a storm in his stomach.
At first, Li Dawei thought that it might just be a bad stomach, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
But over the next few days, he found himself going to the bathroom frequently, and his urine was getting darker and darker, even bloodshot.
Immediately after returning to the city, he went to the hospital, and the results were shocking: early bladder cancer.
The doctor asked him if he had any symptoms earlier, and he recalled that he had had many problems in the past few months, such as urgency and painful urination, but he always thought it was just a normal prostate problem and did not care.
Hearing the news, his wife wept incessantly, full of remorse.
Doctors explain that bladder cancer is not significant in the early stages, and many patients ignore these early warnings.
Li Dawei's situation is not uncommon.
In clinical statistics, about 30% of bladder cancer patients have a history of symptoms for months or even years before diagnosis, but the optimal time for treatment is missed due to a lack of awareness of these symptoms.
Modern medical research has revealed that the occurrence of bladder cancer is closely related to a variety of factors, among which smoking, occupational risks (especially exposure to harmful substances in the chemical industry), long-term bladder inflammation, and unhealthy eating habits may be triggers.
Smoking in particular has been identified as a major single risk factor for bladder cancer, with smokers more than three times more likely than non-smokers.
Dr. David Lee, a veteran smoker who has been a smoker for more than 30 years, explained in detail how smoking increases the risk of bladder cancer.
The nicotine and other harmful components in tobacco are excreted in the urine, a process that constantly irritates the bladder wall and can lead to cancer in the long run.
Citing a study involving more than 2,000 participants, doctors showed that quitting smoking significantly reduced the risk of bladder cancer, especially in the first five years after quitting.
In addition, the doctor also introduced him to the various treatment options for bladder cancer, including surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
For patients with early-stage bladder cancer, surgical resection often results in good outcomes.
Doctors also emphasize that regular check-ups are essential for individuals with multiple high-risk factors.
At this moment, Li Dawei felt deep regret, and he realized the consequences of ignoring his body's signals for a long time.
Faced with the upcoming treatment and recovery process, he was determined to improve his lifestyle habits, including quitting smoking, adjusting his diet, and increasing physical activity.
This case raises an important question: how to raise public awareness and attention to the early symptoms of chronic diseases such as bladder cancer in the current health education?
In response to this problem, we must admit that there is still a lot of room for improvement in existing health education to raise public awareness of disease prevention.
First, the role of the media and public health institutions in popularizing the knowledge of the disease through various channels, such as community lectures, health programs, and online education platforms, should be strengthened to popularize the basic knowledge and early symptoms of bladder cancer.
Second, consider adding special tips and recommendations to high-risk groups to guide them through the necessary screenings and tests.
Finally, policy support, such as smoking cessation services and ancillary facilities, is needed to help people improve their lifestyle habits and reduce their risk of disease.
Through these measures, it is hoped that the serious health problems caused by the neglect of early symptoms will be reduced and the general health of the public will be improved.
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