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    White Blood Cells in Urine

    Posted by Neelloo2626 on April 5, 2020 at 9:12 pm

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    Hi There-

    My father was diagnosed with non invasive bladder cancer in March 2019- underwent 10 rounds of BCG and due to BCG shortage undergoes monitoring. His urine cytology was normal up until now but upon a routine exam they found NO red blood cells and trace of White Blood cells in his urine. Does this mean cancer has returned? Any Help on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

    HOPE everyone is staying safe and well!

    Best,

    Neelloo

    Neelloo2626 replied 4 years, 11 months ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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    neelloo2626

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    April 5, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Thank you Sara Anne! I appreciate the fast response!

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    sara.anne

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    April 5, 2020 at 9:18 pm

    A “trace” of white cells probably means nothing. If there were a lot of them it might indicate a bladder infection, but a trace is normal. It definitely does NOT mean cancer.

    Sara Anne

    Diagnosis 2-08 Small papillary TCC; CIS
    BCG; BCG maintenance
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