Wendy,
I hope so, This is just getting so out of hand. There should be at the least high risk groups. I really haven't looked into the womens stats, as I am dealing with the mens right now with my husband. But as far as the men go, (and I know that not all BC patients have smoked) but the age group of 45-65, white, male, smokers...make up a high percentage of the group. When these men present themselves at the primary Dr.'s office, or Urologist with blood in their urine, it should be one of the FIRST things to rule out. Also Erectile Dysfunction is another symptom, but they have no problem writing prescriptions for Viagra etc...And for blood in the urine first thing...Antibiotics??? With all of those risk factors? Can you imagine if a woman felt a lump in her breast if the Dr. sent her home with antibiotics??? No he sends her for a biopsy, mamogram etc... Men get viagra, and antibiotics first, and then they wait for more symptoms to present themselves before further testing is done. I know that there are great Dr.'s out there that are pro active when it comes to disease, but there seems to be alot out there that don't know anything!!!It just doesn't make sense.
Also, a question...is there a test similar to a PSA for Bladder cancer?