Question 1

do routine urine tests check for bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Routine urinary and blood tests do not check for bladder cancer. If the urine test is abnormal if there are urinary symptoms to suggest bladder cancer, then specific testing must be performed to determine if bladder cancer is present.

Question 2

does urine test can bee seen if you have bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Yes - if urine "cytology" is specifically ordered (sometimes with "fish").  Urine cytology is not the most sensitive test for bladder cancer, but is probably the least invasive - all the patient has to do is pee in a cup.  

Cancer would not usually be picked up on routine urinalysis or culture - which is much more commonly ordered to rule out infection, etc.

Question 3

does bladder cancer show up during routine urine testing?

Accepted Answer

No: Bladder cancer is not detected during a routine urine test (urinalysis) as part of a physical examination.  If bladder cancer is suspected, a special urine test is required called a urine cytology.  This test is much more specific for detecting bladder cancer although it has its limitations as well.

Question 4

if my blood and urine tests are normal, can i be sure i don't have bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Even if your blood tests and urinalysis are normal, one can still have bladder cancer. In fact, small bladder tumors can also easily be missed on radiographic studies. The gold standard test is to have an office procedure called a cystoscopy to visualize the bladder lining.

Question 5

urine test checks for bladder cancer or other problems?

Accepted Answer

Can be both: Many tests can be run on urine, although the selection is not as vast as blood testing.  The basic test is called a urinalysis or ua.  A urine cytology is a separate test where a pathologist evaluates the urine for cancer cells.  Please ask your doctor more about the testing.

Question 6

if i have bladder cancer, would there be blood in my urine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bladder cancer may cause visible blood in the urine or microscopic blood in the urine which is only picked up by urine tests.  Depending on the type of cancer, size, number of lesions, etc, blood may be visible to the naked eye but can also be absent with smaller lesions.  Therefore, urine tests must be performed when bladder cancer is suspected.

Question 7

would urine crystals be one of the symptoms of bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Urine crystal can indicate certain condition in the kidney, however it is not a symptom of / does not indicate kidney cancer.

Question 8

does finding blood in my urine mean that i have bladder cancer?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Blood in the urine (hematuria) can be microscopic (found only with testing) or "gross" (seen with the naked eye). Most causes of hematuria are benign (infection, inflammation, stones, hormonal, kidney problems), but even microscopic hematuia in a person with no symptoms can be an early sign of bladder or kidney cancer. Depending on the situation, testing is often recommended.

Question 9

where can i take urine test (bta-stat)for bladder cancer?
i 'm looking for the bta urine test in houston area.

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Since this test has been effectively used as supplemental diagnostic tool for the patients known to have transitional cell carcinoma in urinary tract such as bladder, ureters, kidneys, etc. So, ask the treating urologists or nearby Pharmacy; they would be happy to help.

Question 10

30yo non smoker had bladder cancer 4years ago , scan and urine tests 2months ago ok, but  has lost 20kilos in weeks?advice please

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Any unexplained weight loss in a previous cancer patient needs to be evaluated by your doctor.  There are many causes of weight loss, but concern for cancer recurrence or spread should be considered.

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30yo non smoker had bladder cancer 4years ago , scan and urine tests 2months ago ok, but has lost 20kilos in weeks?advice please

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