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What Do Bits Of Tissue And Blood In The Catheter Bag Indicate?
Hi I have prostate cancer 18 months ago psa 78 glesson 8 had a turp operation 1 year ago followed by radiotherphy after treatment cancer not detectable. Started to have blood in my urine after a couple of days was unable to pee and a catheter was installed 10 days ago now I am finding bits of tissue and small amounts of blood in the catherta bag every day can you advise. Chris
Mon, 30 May 2016
Hello dear Greetings
Regarding your experience with bits of tissue and blood in your catheter following a history of prostate cancer I will suggest you have developed an urethral injury due to narrowing caused by the enlarged prostate
I hope this helps Regards
Regarding your experience with bits of tissue and blood in your catheter following a history of prostate cancer I will suggest you have developed an urethral injury due to narrowing caused by the enlarged prostate
I hope this helps Regards
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