I am a 38 year old male, ex-smoker. After some minor liver issues that didn’t go away my GP decided to have me do an ultrasound of the abdomen. Results were a possibly enlarged liver and spleen as well as a possible thickening of the bladder wall. Doctor referred me to a urologist to get my bladder checked as well as some additional scans for the liver and spleen (CT I think, which checked out all normal). The uro, who I have seen before, felt it was nothing but decided to scope me to be on the safe side. Well, I’m glad he did. The look of surprise on his face after he saw a turmor was not comforting, but it was warranted as neither him, my GP, or myself expected this at all as I had zero symptoms. Uro says by the looks of it it is most likely a low grade ‘nuisance’ tumor and he scheduled me for a TURBT about a week and a half later. Obviously I am full of anxiety and have so many questions... however I am most curious if the reasons I saw him in the past have anything to do with BC. The following are the symptoms I had and still have since about April of this year (2017) with no dx. Has anyone had anything similar or familiar with them in any way? Of course I am assuming the worst case scenario...
The main symptom I have been dealing with is a mild irritation on the meatus (urethral opening) and head of the penis. A minor pinkish rash has developed there that can be irritated by friction, ejaculation, and apparently ocean water and sand. It comes and goes in severity but seems to be constant in a minor form. I have had multiple docs check it out and all have claimed that everything looks fine. Have tried treatments for yeast and fungus with no effect. Hydrocortisone seems to help as well as when I was on prednisone for an unrelated issue (lower back injury). Was also prescribed Cipro but didn’t help. The look of the ‘rash’ seems to change through the day and depending on my activity. My concern is that this due to the BC spreading to the prostate or somewhere else.
Thanks for reading and indulging my anxiety.