So the blood in the urine could have many causes, for example a friend of my had bleeding when he peed but it was determined it was due to his cycling(he is an avid cyclist) that this was the cause of the bleeding, if you are on certain medication then that can also cause it. I have the same experience with my GP, he didn't seem to take it seriously until I pushed to see a urologist, fingers crossed it goes well tomorrow, and please let me know if you need to talk and let me know how you get on, you can always send me a private message.

Good afternoon, i was at the hospital for the camera this morning pleased to say all was ok.. very quick procedure.. thanks for your help 

Amazing news, congratulations.

Hi Chris, how are you on your bladder cancer journey? I feel rather silly coming on here but I am so worried for my brother. He went into A&E yesterday thinking he had some issues with his appendix or possibly kidney stones and is in some pain and now after a CT they have told him there are areas on his bladder that are dark areas or spots or something like that and some inflammation and he also has protein and blood in his urine. I suppose I am here to find out what peoples symptoms were prior to their bladder cancer diagnosis and if my brother could have bladder cancer. He is 42, I am worrying so much.

Hi Chris, hope all is well.. I recently was sent for a ct urogram. Got results yesterday.. briefly over the phone . I have an underfilling bladder and also bladder walls are slightly thickened.. urologist says just to monitor if any more bleeding contact my doctor.. i take it as cystscopy was clear also this is why they are just goin to leave it at present? Thanks

Hello theonlygc31,

How are you?

My bladder cancer journey has been good, it has had its ups and downs, but more ups than down.

You aren't asking any silly questions, they are all valid. I am sorry to hear about your brother, so my symptoms were blood in my urine, but more blood clots than blood, but everyone is different, I am sure they will do a cystoscopy on him to get a definitive diagnoses.

I am sorry I could be more help, but please keep me updated and I hope your brother gets well very soon. 

If you need a chat then just reach out to me.

Hey Doglover3636,

How are you? 

Yes if your cystoscopy is clear then they will just monitor you. maybe yearly check ups to keep an eye on your, which isn't a bad thing.

But I am happy for you that it came back all clear.

Hey Chris, you are so kind to reply to me. I am so sorry again to hear of your diagnosis but I am very pleased to hear that you’re having more ups and downs with your journey with this. I know my brother doesn’t have a diagnosis of cancer at this present time but you just think the worse, your mind just goes into overdrive and you think what could it be that they have seen on the CT scan?! He is in some discomfort on his lower abdomen near his belly button and they did find blood and protein in his urine. I hope his appointment to see a urologist comes through quickly and I did read a cystoscopy would be carried out. How long ago now were you diagnosed and at what stage were you? On top of all this, my dad has been diagnosed with prostate cancer only two weeks ago and we are waiting for his results to see if it’s contained or has spread. I just want to be a good support to them both and I think speaking to people who are on their own journey really helps me, you feel you’re not alone if that makes sense. I will keep you posted about my brother.