A 68-year-old retired dye worker with painless haematuria. Cystoscopy shows TCC of the bladder. He worked with beta-naphthylamine for 20 years until

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A 68-year-old retired dye worker with painless haematuria. Cystoscopy shows TCC of the bladder. He worked with beta-naphthylamine for 20 years until 1985. What is the most appropriate advice?

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Advise about IIDB as bladder cancer is PD C23 when associated with specific aromatic amines

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Can only claim if diagnosed while employed

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Bladder cancer is not prescribed

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Claim from former employer's insurer

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Only if exposure exceeded a specific threshold

Occupational bladder cancer — DOccMed MCQ

A 68-year-old retired dye worker with painless haematuria. Cystoscopy shows TCC of the bladder. He worked with beta-naphthylamine for 20 years until 1985. What is the most appropriate advice?