May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about bladder cancer, its symptoms and the importance of early detection.
Even though you may have never personally known anyone who had this cancer, those who’ve had it certainly never thought they could ever end up with this disease.
Bladder cancer affects both men and women, though it’s more common in men.
It often goes undiagnosed until later stages because its symptoms, such as blood in the urine or frequent urination, can be mistaken for other conditions like urinary tract infections.
The goal of Bladder Cancer Awareness Month is to educate the public about risk factors, such as smoking, exposure to certain chemicals and a history of bladder infections.
Lorra Garrick is a former personal trainer certified by the American Council on Exercise. At Bally Total Fitness, where she was also a group fitness instructor, she trained clients of all ages and abilities for fat loss and maintaining it, muscle and strength building, fitness, and improved cardiovascular and overall health.
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