What kinds of cancer can be linked to coal tar pitch exposure?
Some experts have linked bladder cancer, lung cancer, kidney cancer and melanoma skin cancer to coal tar pitch exposure. Other cancers may be caused by coal tar as well. There is evidence to suggest that scrotal cancer may also be associated with long-term exposure to coal tar pitch. Facts about bladder cancer: Bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. Over fifty thousand people will be diagnosed with it this year. In addition to coal tar pitch, cigarette smoking is known to play a role in bladder cancer development. Most bladder cancers originate in the urothelium – the lining of the bladder. The most common symptom of bladder cancer is blood in the urine. Frequent urination and painful urination are two other possible symptoms. All of these symptoms can also be from other causes as well. It is important to see your doctor right away if you have any of these symptoms. The survival rate for bladder cancer is good, especially if the tumors are caught and treat
