Anxiety-Cystoscopy this week

Rusty,

I have simply learned to wait on any and all tests before speculating on medical issues. Too many times it is wasted worry and effort. At the risk of not following my first sentence there are two primary garden types of tumors in bladder cancer and all 3 tests are needed to diagnose the symptoms. One is a flat or CIS (easiest seen in a scope) and the other papillary (often seen in the CT scan). There are a few other unusual types also thus the 3 tests taken in conjunction. Get that scope scheduled and come back and tell us it is nothing!

Rusty,

Welcome. We all hope that your time here is short and there is no cancer. Ct scan, cytology with cystoscopy are all gold standard tests and you have passed 2. The scope should give a final answer and let's hope that is negative. On the passing of blood. More times than not it is not bladder cancer. Infections, passing of stones, long distance runners and bicyclists and other issues cause this. There are a few people that never find out why blood was/is passed. Keep us posted and lets trust you get the all clear.