I am a 57 yo female, smoker (I know, I know) I started urinating blood on a Friday in August, went to Urgent Care, no infection. Doctor suspected bladder cancer. On Saturday I started passing blood clots. The bleeding and clots lasted on and off for a week. Followed up with my GP. Had an urine cytology done, negative. Had a ct scan with contrast, negative. I have not been to urologist because my GP is not a part of my insurance and cannot refer me. At this point, is a cystoscopy really necessary? I have had no more bleeding. I do have to get up 2-4 times a night to urinate. I have gained 15 lbs, not lost.
Thank you for your time
~Jo