Question 1

they have found blood and white blood cells in my urine but nothing will grow in the lab could it be bladder cancer urineating  is very painful and very frequient. have already taken  7 rounds of antibotics

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Bladder : Bladder cancer is not very high on my list of possible diagnoses. Has your doctor ruled out kidney stones? Cystitis(bladder inflammation). If you are female do you have any vaginal discharge? If you are a male have you had your prostate examined?.
Also your doctor should consider a ct urogram and cystogram to get a good visualization or your bladder and urinary tract. Also, antibiotics are probably not a good idea fo now.
Lastly please request a diabetes screen.
Good luck.

Question 2

i always have micro blood in urine.for years.my doctor has never mentioned it.sometimes i have wbc,rbc &protein.i had a ct scan for other reasons 3 months ago.it was noted my bladder was normal.im so scared,could i have bladder cancer with normal ct?

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: In this scenario you should consult a Urologist. Ct scan is not the ideal way to diagnose bladder tumor. Wish you well.

Question 3

cystoscope showed red areas biopsy was taken does this mean bladder cancer , had a lot of pain & blood in urine ?

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No: You need to get results from the Dr of the biopsy. Clearly something is wrong and needs Dx and Tx, but don't jump to the cancer fear. Call now for support and explanation and even Rx to deal w/ pain and anxiety while you await Dx. I hope you get reassurance and good care. Best!

Question 4

i have 80% crenated red blood cells in urine.is this means it is a renal source or it also be from bladder.micro hematuria for more than 6 yrs?

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Hematuria: defirmed red blood cells in urine usually suggest that the source of the blood are the kidneys

Question 5

how to diagnose bladder cancer? i have blood in my urine. can a urine test show if i have bladder cancer? do other signs of bladder cancer show up in urine, like maybe cancer cells?

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Blood : Blood in your urine, known as hematuria, can be either gross (visible to the naked eye) or microscopic (invisible to the naked eye, thus found only upon testing or urinalysis).  Bladder & kidney infections can cause hematuria.  So can kidney stones.  However, these three possibilities are typically associated w/discomfort & pain.

Painless hematuria is more worrisome for bladder cancer, especially in smokers and those exposed to (carcinogenic) chemicals at work.  The diagnosis can be made by your family physician via urine testing, either cytology (looking for cancer cells) or bard bta (looking for tumor antigen).  If both of those tests are negative but the reason for the painless hematuria remains elusive, then a cystoscopy (visual examination of your bladder via a small camera inside a tube via your urethra) can be performed by a urologist.  Biopsies can be taken at this time to determine the nature and extent of the cancer.

Sometimes, other tests will be performed looking to see if there's disease anywhere else.  For instance, an intravenous pyelogram will allow us to visualize your kidneys & ureters, in addition to the bladder.  An abdominal and/or pelvic ct will allow us to visualize any adjacent structures for spread.

Question 6

are elevated white blood cells in blood test more likely to indicate uti or bladder cancer?

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MUCH more: Likely to be a uti.

Question 7

july 2010 surgery high-grade bladder cancer.  bcg 2 1/2 yrs.  july 2013 atypical trans. urine cells.  sept 15 rare groups atypical & red blood cells?

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Biopsy: It's good you are being followed so closely.  I presume you are up to date with your surveillance cystoscopy schedule.  Discuss with your urologist future steps, including repeat bladder biopsies which at this point may be very helpful.

Question 8

is excessive weight loss and blood in the urine is a sign of bladder cancer?

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It can be.: It could be many things from bladder or kidney cancer to excessive physical work. Sometimes "blod in the urine".

Question 9

if i had bladder cancer in the past and now have blood in my urine, do i need to see a doctor right away?

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Yes: Any patient with a history of bladder cancer should undergo routine follow-up indefinitely as bladder cancer may recur.  If a patient with bladder cancer has bloodu urine, he/she should see a urologist as soon as possible.  The bleeding may be due to a number things including, but not limited to: bladder cancer, ureteral cancer, kidney cancer, renal pelvic cancer, kidney stones, and a uti.

Question 10

are rapid weight loss and blood in my urine signs of bladder cancer?

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Signs of big problem: Rapid, unintentional weight loss is a sign of a significant illness (cancer or thyroid diseases are possibilities). Bloody urine is another sign of a significant problem (cancer or kidney diseases are possibilities). A person with both symptoms should be at the doctor's office getting a full evaluation.

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They have found blood and white blood cells in my urine but nothing will grow in the lab could it be bladder cancer urineating is very painful and very frequient. have already taken 7 rounds of antibotics

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I always have micro blood in urine.for years.my doctor has never mentioned it.sometimes i have wbc,rbc &protein.i had a ct scan for other reasons 3 months ago.it was noted my bladder was normal.im so scared,could i have bladder cancer with normal ct?

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Cystoscope showed red areas biopsy was taken does this mean bladder cancer , had a lot of pain & blood in urine ?

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I have 80% crenated red blood cells in urine.is this means it is a renal source or it also be from bladder.micro hematuria for more than 6 yrs?

A member asked:

How to diagnose bladder cancer? i have blood in my urine. can a urine test show if i have bladder cancer? do other signs of bladder cancer show up in urine, like maybe cancer cells?

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Are elevated white blood cells in blood test more likely to indicate uti or bladder cancer?

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July 2010 surgery high-grade bladder cancer. bcg 2 1/2 yrs. july 2013 atypical trans. urine cells. sept 15 rare groups atypical & red blood cells?

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Is excessive weight loss and blood in the urine is a sign of bladder cancer?

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If i had bladder cancer in the past and now have blood in my urine, do i need to see a doctor right away?

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Are rapid weight loss and blood in my urine signs of bladder cancer?

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