Mixed News

Scottie22
Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
in Kidney Cancer #1

Well I had my annual check today with doctors.  I got the results of labs and of ultrasound and chest xray.  US and chest xray normal no cause for concern however my labs showed slight hematurua in urine culture.  I have had this intermittently, just a trace for a couple of years now but this time doc wants to have an abdominal CT scan followed by a cystoscopy.  He says no cause to worry as it could be nothing but advised it would be best to take a look. So instead of hooting and hollering and celebrating I am now feeling down and worrying despite his reassurances. Cystoscopy is scheduled for the 23rd and CT needs to be done next week to allow him to have results ahead of the procedure.  

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  • JerzyGrrl
    JerzyGrrl Member Posts: 760 Member
    #2
    May your cytoscopy...

    May your cytoscopy be uneventful. Or, as uneventful as a cytoscopy can be. 

    Back in the old days, they used to admit you to the hospital, knock you out for the procedure, and keep you overnight. Aren't you glad it's 2017? I sure am!

  • Ree_Maryland
    Ree_Maryland Member Posts: 161 Member
    #3
    I had the same problem for

    I had the same problem for years now with the blood in the urnine. that is one resson I did not think nothing of it . HAD it since 1986, but the urine test  came back with high levels of blood .in 2014 went to dr and had scan,it was diganosed as RCC. Had right kidney removed LAP . Doing great , still at times have blood in urnine .but not worried unless it gets high again .

    Hope you are doing well , ON TO RECOVERY 

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #4
    So sorry for the mixed

    So sorry for the mixed results but since the US came back normal chances are everything is fine and you may have a UTI. When they do my US they check the bladder too so I'm sure they did yours and it looked fine. Hope it all turns out well. Try not to stress and focus on the good US and x-ray results.

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #5
    JerzyGrrl said:

    May your cytoscopy...

    May your cytoscopy be uneventful. Or, as uneventful as a cytoscopy can be. 

    Back in the old days, they used to admit you to the hospital, knock you out for the procedure, and keep you overnight. Aren't you glad it's 2017? I sure am!

    Thank you Jerzy

    You have a wonderful atttiude.  I read your member profile and you have a great sense of humor.  Thanks for the good wishes.  CT is now scheduled for tomorrow ahead of the cystoscopy on the 23rd. Fingers and everything crossed all will be well.

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #6
    Ree_Maryland said:

    I had the same problem for

    I had the same problem for years now with the blood in the urnine. that is one resson I did not think nothing of it . HAD it since 1986, but the urine test  came back with high levels of blood .in 2014 went to dr and had scan,it was diganosed as RCC. Had right kidney removed LAP . Doing great , still at times have blood in urnine .but not worried unless it gets high again .

    Hope you are doing well , ON TO RECOVERY 

    Thank you Ree, I've slept on it and things don't seem quite so bleak now. I have had intermittent traces of blood in urine over the last few years, ironically not before my RCC was discovered incidentally. Otherwise I am doing great, kidney function really good so hoping this is just a blip. 

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #7
    Upbeat

    Thank you APny I needed that boost, came just at the right time.  My bladder was included in the US and checked out fine.  However doc wants to check out with CT and cystoscopy, abundance of caution I think which I have to say I appreciate.  I do tend to mull over what the doctor said after the event and start reading things into what he said. Not a good idea second guessing! I am trying to focus on one thing at a time, CT tomorrow and procedure on 23rd which hopefully will put me back on track again.  Vacay to England coming up next month!

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #8
    Wish me luck

    Results of CT and cystscopy due tomorrow, the waiting has been tough.  Although I tried to put it out of my mind I have been anxious but trying to tell myself it will fine. Just never get used to it even though it's been over 4 years  since neph.

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #9
    Thinking of you and keeping

    Thinking of you and keeping fingers crossed!

  • daisybud
    daisybud Member Posts: 541 Member
    #10
    Good

    Luck tomorrow.

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    #11
    All Good

    CT and cystoscopy normal!  NED, I just need the usual recheck in one year. Seems the hematuria due to dry skin problem in the area.  All that fretting for no reason, thanks JerzyGirl,APny and daisybud for good wishes. Best to you!

  • Jan4you
    Jan4you Member Posts: 1,330 Member
    #12
    WHEW!!  Glad you got PROOF

    WHEW!!  Glad you got PROOF now that all is well!

    Now go LIVE YOUR LIFE!

    Enjoy and keep us informed as to how you are doing ok?

    Hugs, Jan

  • love_of_my_life
    love_of_my_life Member Posts: 77
    edited August 2017 #13
    Good news!

    Happy for your good news.  My wife goes in for her 5 year scan in October.

  • APny
    APny Member Posts: 1,995 Member
    #14
    Great news! So happy for you.

    Great news! So happy for you. My favorite word in the world is NED :)

  • Scottie22
    Scottie22 Member Posts: 99 Member
    edited August 2017 #15
    Thanks all

    Thank you all! Yes APny NED is our favorite word and I truly wish it for all of us. Onward and upward. SmileSmile

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