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High risk of non-cancer mortality in bladder cancer patients: evidence from SEER-Medicaid.

J Cancer Res Clin Oncol

September 2023

Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No.76, Linjiang Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing, 400010, People's Republic of China.

Article Synopsis
  • - The study aimed to explore non-cancer-related death causes and their risk factors in patients diagnosed with bladder cancer by analyzing data from the SEER database.
  • - Out of 240,954 bladder cancer patients, 55,679 died from non-cancer diseases, with cardiovascular issues being the most prevalent cause, followed by respiratory diseases and diabetes.
  • - Key risk factors for increased non-cancer mortality included being over 60 years old, male, white, untreated, and widowed, highlighting the need for better monitoring and preventative measures in these patients.
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