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can a cystoscopy see cancer that a ct scan cannot? i have to do a cystoscopy even though nothing showed in the ct scan.

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Dr. James Krick
Dr. James Krick answered
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Yes: CAT scan and other forms of imaging are not good for detecting bladder cancer. Bladder cancer is best detected by direct visualization with cystoscopy.
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