Occupational incidence of bladder cancer amongst veteran ammunition technicians of the British Army
Mieke Van Hemelrijck, Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at King’s College London, shared an article by Gareth Collett, et al. on LinkedIn:
“New Research Highlights a Critical Link Between Bladder Cancer and Explosive Ordnance Exposure in Army Veterans – EAU25 and BJUI and BJUI Compass journals
New study reveals that British Army bomb disposal veterans under 70 may face a bladder cancer incidence rate up to five times higher than the general population.
In collaboration with our Transforming cancer OUtcomes through Research team at King’s College London and experts from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, University of Birmingham, and University of Glasgow, the research underscores urgent concerns about occupational exposure to hazardous explosives.
Prof Rik Bryan from University of Birmingham presented the work today as a poster presentation at EAU25.
- Sunday, 23 March
- Expert-Guided Poster Tour
- Microbiome, Tumour Microenvironment & Novel Therapies Session
This study highlights the need for further large-scale research, enhanced military safety measures, and better screening for at-risk veterans. Let’s drive awareness and change!
Read the full paper here:”
Occupational incidence of bladder cancer amongst veteran ammunition technicians of the British Army
Authors: Gareth Collett,Mieke Van Hemelrijck, et al.
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