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About half of all bladder cancers are caused by smoking, and chemical exposure also increases a person's risk. Urologist About half of all bladder cancers are caused by smoking, and chemical exposure also increases a person's risk. Urologist Joseph Jacob, MD, Joseph Jacob, MD, left, who is fellowship trained in urologic oncology, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Some specific surgeries are only available at academic medical centers such as Upstate University Hospital. left, who is fellowship trained in urologic oncology, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Some specific surgeries are only available at academic medical centers such as Upstate University Hospital.