CT urogram

Thank you Sara Anne. Nice to hear we are neighbors. I am in Spokane. I have checked out the doctors here in Spokane, but have not found those with a particular interest in BC. Can you share the names you found here in Spokane meeting that criteria. Also, is it possible to have a urologist look at the scan to determine what their diagnosis and treatment might be? I am feeling somewhat hesitant to cancel the appointment at this late date for the TURBT on Tuesday, but I am also skeptical about this being the best approach for my BC.

I am in eastern Washington state.

Good morning! I had the CT urogram and the TURBT is scheduled for Tues...4 days away. When the doctor called me about the results of the CT, she mentioned that my left kidney was not draining perfectly and there was a potential that the tumor had gone into the muscle thus the potential of a stent or even removing the bladder (I assume she meant worst case scenario on down the road). I requested that a friend who is a radiologist look at the scan online and he expressed some surprise that the doctor is removing the tumor transurethrally as the tumor appears to be wrapped around the ureter as well as protruding into the lumen of the bladder. In my mind, that seems like a legitimate concern. I guess my question is, should I cancel the surgery on 9/20/16 and get a second opinion? Thanks, in advance, for any suggestions.

Thank you sara.anne. Your reply was very informative. This has been so shocking as I have had absolutely no symptoms. The pain I went to the ER for was in my lower right side and subsided while I was awaiting the CT scan. the mass seen on the CT was on the left lateral bladder. I am told I had microscopic hematuria from the urinalysis taken in the ER, but other than that, no symptoms whatsoever. BTW, I am a 71 year old female who had a melanoma several years ago and several basal and squamous cell skin cancers through the years. Thank you again for your very quick response. It is very much appreciated and does ease my anxiety somewhat.