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Wondering about bladder cancer
by Linc200, Jul 22, 2008 04:47PM
My dad had an urinalysis and blood work done it came back from the urinalysis test saying no growth, but the blood test showed glucose was high. He then had an ultrasound of his bladder and the doctor saw shadowing which my dad said looked like a half of a hotdog as he described it. Is it possible that my dad could have bladder cancer. He does have an enlarged prostate, which is always been monitered. Is the urinalysis test feull proff of no bladder cancer? Thanks Anne
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The most common symptoms of bladder cancer include: blood in the urine, pain during urination, urinating small amounts frequently, or frequent urinary tract infections. A urine test and urine culture determine the presence of blood, infection, and other abnormal cells. Initial diagnostic test is through cystoscopy, a test that allows your doctor to look at your bladder with a thin lighted scope. Small tissue samples of any abnormal areas are taken and examined under the microscope to determine whether cancer cells are present and what the cells look like. A pelvic ultrasound determines whether a mass is present in or around the bladder. It would also be helpful to discuss the results with your dad's doctor to eliminate all doubts. This link may be helpful:
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/bladder-cancer/bladder-cancer-symptoms
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