please tell me

I am chiming in with what is not meant to be confusing addition. As all the others have said wait and see what the Ct scan says. Not to add too much information but, I know of 2 people that have bleed microscopically over the years with no known cause. Can also be a passed kidney stone among other things nicking ureters causing bleeding. As Cynthia said so far you have had good news and we all hope it stays that way. One day at a time!

Lena,

Speaking as a caregiver (Doug's wife), I can totally understand the freaking out part. Freak out on the forum all you want...but like the others have said, please try to stay calm for your Mom. Hope the doctor has good news to tell you.

Anita

She does not need to prep for the cystoscopy other than if the doctor has given her any instructions he feels is important. The cytology is looking for any stray cells that look different from the other cells. If they find suspicious cells they know it may be something and they do further tests. Cytology works but it still has faults positives and negatives so again it works well with cystoscopy as an added tool.

By the way there are not many rules here except for the things you learn in kindergarten. And if you do break one we promise not to send the bladder cancer police to your house.