Thanks again Wendy and Lauren. I've been doing more searching for bladder and edema, not really finding much of anything - so perhaps that's a good sign. But what I read about BC is certainly scary enough! I think I am going to stop reading now...
The article you recommended (Steinberg, MD) was excellent. Also found some good info off of one of your links to U of Iowa Urology and blood in urine. They mentioned that blood at the beginning was more likely urethra, but of course all the symptoms have been kind of random. I'm hoping we get the urine (cystol...) test back soon which will hopefully not show anything alarming. But I'm on his case regarding the biopsy has to happen asap. Hopefully the dr. will push too. I think DH is just tired of all of this. Up/down, surprise...
Funny thing here - he has great veins for blood tests, etc. With five visits for doctor exams and tests, he has been asked to be guinea pig for beginners doing blood draws or IVs three times now. He was amused for the first two, went along with the third, but she had to poke him four times.
He's starting to mumble about maybe he can trade his veins against the bill... :lol
Thanks folks for listening. I'm sure you've heard it all before. I have played your role on a rare disease site - that's usually kids in renal failure which is just awful... I know it gets old to answer the same questions. But your heart sure goes out to folks in need.
Lauren - thinking of you. You sure have been through it! Stay healthy and strong.
C