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Why Is My Doctor Suspecting Bladder Cancer With Kidney Stones Symptoms?

Have history of kidney stones. Had back pain in June. Saw my family physician. Urine test showed trace of blood. I went to my urologist two days ago. Urine test again showed a trace of blood during testing. The urologist wants to send me for some type of scan to see if stones are present and to see if I have bladder cancer. This scared me but I did not ask any questions. I don t smoke. I am 53. Why do you think he is making the leap from kidney stones to bladder cancer? I also take a baby aspirin every day and have done so for years. No family history of cancer.
Mon, 17 Apr 2017
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Well, symptoms of kindey stones and urinary cance may be very similar. You have symptoms of kidneys stones and cause of your signs are most probable benign.however, it is always good and should be ruled out cancer,for your own good. You should just do cystoscopy and this will show if you have reason to worry. I am sure that you dont,but as i said, this is just preventive measure and in your age bladder cancer may be present.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Why Is My Doctor Suspecting Bladder Cancer With Kidney Stones Symptoms?

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. Well, symptoms of kindey stones and urinary cance may be very similar. You have symptoms of kidneys stones and cause of your signs are most probable benign.however, it is always good and should be ruled out cancer,for your own good. You should just do cystoscopy and this will show if you have reason to worry. I am sure that you dont,but as i said, this is just preventive measure and in your age bladder cancer may be present. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.