had my ureterscopy

Dear David:
At one point my urologist was considering taking a closer look at my ureters because of some abnormality of the orifice. He had wanted to a retrograde pyelogram, a test where x-rays are taken of the kidneys and ureters after putting a dye directly into the ureter. It can be done at the time of a cystoscopy. My urologist said it has to be done under anesthesia because it will cause spasms, I think of the ureters. I never ended up having the test, but you might ask about it.

Suzy: Fish test is a test for markers for bladder cancer which can be done on the same type of specimen as your regular cytology. Ask your urologist if he has done one.
David: Haven't seen you for a long time. Overall, how are you doing?

david i dont think i hav ever had FISH test
what does this entail i hav had almost everything ??

Suzy,

I am David and I've had a bunch (6) of TURBT's and one instance of CIS several years ago. I've been clear of CIS or Papillary tumors for a couple of years but have had several positive FISH tests -- but all cytology has been negative. The doc has speculated that the problem could be "upstream", i.e.: the ureters. You had said you had a scan that was inconclusive. Had you had any FISH tests that were positive?

David

Great News Suzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jack

Glad to here your good news Suzy! Had wondered where you had been!
Betsy Mae