Study finds cystitis could be an indicator of this type of cancer
Potential new symptom for urological cancers revealed
- A new study suggests that cystitis, a common urinary tract infection, could be a previously unrecognised symptom or "clinical marker" for urological cancers in adults aged 50 and over.
- Researchers analysed data from 1.7 million men and 1.9 million women, finding a higher risk of urological cancer among those previously diagnosed with cystitis.
- The risk of urological cancer was particularly elevated within three months of a cystitis diagnosis, persisting for several years for most urological cancers.
- Specifically, the risk of bladder cancer was nearly 34 times higher in men and 30 times higher in women within three months, while kidney cancer risk was 11 times higher in men and eight times higher in women.
- The study indicates that acute cystitis could serve as a useful predictor for clinicians to identify potential urogenital cancers, prompting further investigation.