Bladder Cancer Explained: Risk Factors, Symptoms & Treatment

In this video, we dive deep into bladder cancer, a type of cancer that affects the bladder's lining. Learn about the common symptoms, risk factors, and the process of diagnosing bladder cancer.
If you or a loved one is dealing with bladder cancer, this video aims to provide valuable information that could guide you through the journey of understanding and managing this condition. Stay informed, and remember that early action is key!
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[@Aria-cd6dq]

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[@bethstewart1319]

who else? me!

[@jennibean71]

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[@GOLFADDICT65]

me Love these guys fellow Canadians

[@paulkoza8652]

You guys perform a tremendous public service!

[@susanpitre1185]

I am a bladder cancer survivor. I hadn’t smoked in 15 years but the urologist told me the damage had been done. The cancer did re-occur a number of times and I had numerous surgeries as well as numerous BCG treatments. It’s been 6 years now that I am cancer free. Thank you God!

[@Wob-rt1sc]

Thank you for sharing.

[@chrisstepleton4761]

I have bladder cancer. I am a 75 year old female and never had any of those risk factors.I had a turbt procedure twice, the first time to take out the tumor and the second to see if any was left behind, which there was none. Mine was high grade, but only on the lineing. My doctor calls it medium grade. It has been almost a year and a half and I will finish my bcg treatments in Jun and so far it has not come back.

[@Decentralized_Maze]

Many blessings for healing permanently from it or any other ailments.

[@BalancedBloodSugar]

Thank you for sharing your journey. It’s inspiring to hear that your treatment has been effective so far. Wishing you continued strength and good health as you complete your BCG treatments. Stay strong!

[@wishbone103]

I had bladder cancer at 76. They got it in time. But I found that Cystoscopy to be extremely painful. What the hell? The only way I'll have it done again is if they knock me out. And it hurts like hell every time you pee plus bleeding for about 2 weeks. Nothing simple about it.

[@ktkt9982]

Wishing you the best !

[@beanie5677]

I have bladder cancer and I am starting my bcg in 3 weeks . This treatment works .

[@alandavey3010]

had bladder cancer tumour removed , then chemo , 27 times wash with chemo 7 years ago been clear since touch wood , thank you guys appreciate your work at 77 grateful, the first 6 were live tb , biopsy every 12 months alan from aussie

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Congrats Alan. Great news

[@charleslindsey6789]

I left Chu Lai, Vietnam, in November1969 as a 24yo. (Agent Orange) and was treated for bladder cancer on New Year's Eve in 1975 for what the Doctor said was a grade two polyp. I have lost track of how many cystoscopies I have had, but it has never recurred. I will be eighty this year, I can say, get it checked if you see blood, it probably saved my life.

[@sharroncalundan7794]

Thank you for serving.

[@charleslindsey6789]

@@sharroncalundan7794. Thank You!

[@southtxblues]

My bladder cancer was caught early, the result of a CT scan in preparation for treatment for prostate cancer. Being a bit more dangerous, the bladder cancer was treated first. Surgery revealed superficial cancer and they were able to remove it. I had the BCG treatments afterwards. I opted for radiation for the prostate. Nine years later, I go for an annual scope and usually have mild conversation while it is done. It's over before I know it. I tell every male I know to get an annual physical that includes a PSA test. I had no symptoms whatsoever. My prostate cancer was suspected with a mildly high PSA and a biopsy in the doctor's office confirmed a small amount. Had it not been for the prostate cancer, the bladder cancer might have grown. Great video! Early early early testing! Love your channel!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much

[@josephdubanowich2722]

Diagnosed the Fall of 2013, superficial, removed in a one day surgery, BCG treatments for a period of time, checked every few months, no recurrence. Now I go for a urine test once a yer. So far, so good.

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

Thanks for this invaluable information, querido chapulín colorado. 😊

[@jrcimini]

I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in October 2020. It was a medium size tumor and was removed, but returned a few months later. The second was a small tumor and was removed and has not returned. I have been receiving BCG treatments over the years, but did not receive one this past October because the cystoscopy looked good. The next cystoscopy is this May, so hopefully it will be clear. My doctors recommended bitter greens and lemon juice which I have been doing. I quit smoking over 50 years ago, but did smoke about 1 to 2 packs of cigarettes a day for around seven years. I've been around 2nd hand smoke more then I would like, though new laws have made it less so. I also have been using HEPA filters for the past few years even before 2020. Hopefully May will be a good month. Thank you for covering this disease.

[@hammmer55]

Diagnosed at age 55 with a low grade carcinoma in my bladder after peeing pure blood. Scary moment, but Dr was quick to remove it. Did the BCG treatments once a week for about 2 months, then a cystoscope every 3 months, then 6 months and now every year. No reoccurrence and am thankful to my urologist for staying on top of it. Don’t ever be afraid to see a urologist. 👍

[@dianemadigan3252]

My mom had bladder cancer. She was the type of person who always put herself last. She waited too long to get treatment and ended up passing away. She was a smoker most of her life. I miss her terribly.

[@1grandma129]

I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Prayers for you

[@jacquepoitevint383]

I am so glad you did this video. It have been experiencing blood in my urine for a while. I have been asking Dr to take care of it. Being on an Advantage plan I have been waiting 2 months to see a Urologist. Next Friday I go to City of Hope to get examined. I have been freaking out and thinking I have cancer. You have calmed me with this video. Thank you guys. Please pray for me.😊❤

[@muneezali4719]

Go to part naturopath Dr, she told me right away what am I suppose to eat and change your diet it’s a big factor. Eliminate any type of citrus, tomatoes, caffeine like coffee or tea or any soda, spice except cayenne pepper. You will feel big difference. Try to avoid eggs and milk. As well I take DGL tablets to calm my bladder. It’s really big difference after I followed all this. Just want to help you I understand your pain :)

[@maureengreen8695]

I will definitely pray for you and hope your suspicions are wrong. God bless.

[@Veronica-tn2xc]

​@@muneezali4719Why eggs? 😢

[@mskwared11]

The discussion in this video pretty much describes my experience exactly. I just "celebrated" my 20th year of annual cystoscopy. Symptom at age 57 was (a lot of) blood in my urine after running marathon training sessions. It was diagnosed and the polyp was found to be cancer, but thankfully superficial; it was removed and I was back to running after 2 weeks to allow the minor day surgery to heal. Over the next few years and cystoscopies every 3 months, the cancer returned 3 or 4 more times, each time a smaller polyp. Eventually graduated to cystoscopies every 6 months then annually. After 7 years of nothing, a very small polyp was again found and removed and have been clear now for almost 10 years. My urologist has suggested we may stop annual cystoscopies in a few years if everything remains clear. I often joke with him that by now I could probably do my own annual procedure:)

[@skippy6462]

In the UK, the biggest hurdle to getting an appointment is often the GP receptionist. Depending on who answers the phone, you may have to practically beg for a slot. If that doesn’t work, the best option is to go in person-where the staff are usually much more helpful. But not everyone thinks to do that, and some might simply give up. They say, ‘You are in charge of your own health,’ but the system doesn’t always make that easy.

[@RonsonDalby]

3 to 4 weeks to get an appointment at my GP clinic.

[@Wob-rt1sc]

The UK healthcare system is absolutely on its knees. It’s been let down by a succession of inept politicians. The staff who still manage to put up with the organisation are wonderful. Many have left.

[@pamelabrooks1944]

One of my uncles developed bladder cancer at age 65, just at he was retiring in the mid 1970's. They removed his bladder and he used an exterior bag from then on. He lived to be 90 with no more cancer recurrence. I remember he smoked and was overweight when he got the cancer diagnosis. After the surgery he stopped smoking and became very fit. Thanks for the info on how bladder cancer is found and treated today. It seems that we should have less of it - I hope so.

[@DarkHorse-bp3xf]

Thank you for this. My mother passed away many years ago from bladder cancer and now I have a better understanding. What wasn't raised in this video is whether there are different types of cancer cells in the bladder i.e. small cell, large cell, more aggressive, less aggressive, etc.

[@SuperB719]

I was diagnosed with urothelial cancer 5 years ago. It was treated as a bladder cancer. I had blood in urine, got it checked immediately. Thru CT scan, they found small mass on right ureter (tube from kidney to bladder). I had several rounds of chemo then had to have ureter and kidney removed. I have a cystoscopy every year now to check for any recurrence. So far, all clear. So important to get any blood in urine checked out!! This was a great video!!

[@Dryview87]

I also had bladder cancer that was caught early after noticing blood in urine. Had the BCG treatment and so far so good, 20 years now.

[@davidpescod7573]

Thank you two Fab Docs for dealing with and so clearly explaining topics which many people find embarrassing to discuss, often until it may be too late

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow thanks David

[@mischabloor7194]

Your videos are always brilliant and informative and oftentimes funny too 😁, but the ones with doctors from other medical fields are super interesting! One of the best KZbin channels for health related info!

[@georgemcdowell8302]

Good stuff! After having a robotic prostatectomy 14 yrs ago I've had 5 cystoscopys. The procedure itself wasn't traumatic because I knew what it entails. My urologist became suspicious after I was having UTI's. At first I wasn't informed what procedure needed to be done-just told I needed a check up. Some men don't want this type procedure unless under general anesthesia. I had a TURB 4 yrs ago under general anesthesia after a few lesions were discovered during a cystoscopy which were benign. Urination after the TURB was painful for approx. 2 days. Had I known I would've asked for an internal catheter after the TURB. I'm ok now. I've learned to empty my bladder completely to avoid UTI's.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok now

[@janellebrandon9757]

My husband was 47 when he was diagnosed with high grade bladder cancer. The first thing the Drs said was do you smoke? and he never has. He had no risk factors. The first symptoms were blood in the urine and pain . He had a round of BCG but did not work for him. He had his bladder removed and a neo bladder made from a piece of bowel. He is cancer free after 17 years but having a neo bladder does change your life but he is happy he’s got it and has learned to live with it. Thanks Docs for some good information.🙂

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow sorry to hear that but glad he is ok. Thank you for sharing

[@daron3165]

I’m going to have my third turbt tomorrow in 3 years. Have done the bcg and it kept me cancer free for 21 months. The first tumor was huge, taking up one third of my bladder. I can vividly remember the bladder spasms from the Foley catheter with that first surgery. They were crippling. I had a second recurrence 3 months later and because there wasn’t as much scraping I tolerated the catheter better. The current tumor is less than 1 centimeter. It popped up in the three months since my last cystoscopy. I pray that this current tumor will be only superficial (transitional) and that I will sail through. If it’s down to my bladder muscle wall then that’s a whole new issue. Thank you doctors for some great and useful information.

[@periwinkle-dragonfly]

My FIL had bladder cancer when he was in his late 40's/early 50's. 3 surgeries later and bladder removal, he was declared cancer free. He lived to be 87 when his kidneys failed.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow.

[@donhayden2617]

As a bladder cancer survivor I found this especially informative. I did go through the BCG treatment and have not had a reoccurance in the last 6 years. Very good information.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are ok

[@beanie5677]

Happy you are doing well …I will be starting my BCG in 2 weeks .

[@brendakirk7250]

My dad had bladder cancer and it ended up spreading to one of his kidneys. he then had to have his kidney removed. Later it spread to the second kidney. He started dialysis and his body didn’t handle it very well and he ended up passing in less than a year after starting dialysis. Back story, he actually had bladder cancer for many years (the polyps kept returning) and he WOULD NOT STOP SMOKING. He was told over and over that smoking is one of the big causes of his cancer polyps and the cancer ultimately taking over and spreading to his kidneys.

[@margaretbarker9775]

I had bladder and kidney cancer in 2011 found incidently while checking simething else i was 42 no symptoms both caught in time i was very lucky

[@janetstraw191]

WOW!! Thank you docs! Just this morning my hubby had a second surgery for bladder cancer. 12 months ago, after cystoscopy, had surgery to remove a tumor (looked like broccoli). 3 month check: okay, 6 month check: more ‘thingys’. Today removed again but was more involved (balloon inserted). Waiting 2 weeks for biopsy results. THANK YOU again for sharing this. I am going to wait until after the results to show him this because there’s no point causing him further stress right now. 🙋‍♀️❤️🇺🇸‼️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching

[@Waterhorse1]

@@janetstraw191 Good luck Janet

[@janetstraw191]

@@Waterhorse1 Thank you so much! 💕

[@lindaskelhorne1734]

Easy peasey and we will be seeing a lot of each other, is how my urologist described the procedure to me! and he was right- now I still see him 2-3x a year :)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha that’s funny

[@really9025]

Great video as usual! I went through the saga a few years ago. I knew something was wrong due to being extremely tired when I golfed. It was obviously a stressful time. I was fortunate in having top notch Vancouver doctors. Mine turned out to be only on the bladder surface which could be essentially scraped off. However, the cancer had moved up into one of my kidneys which meant they had to remove the affected kidney. Three operations and two follow-up check-ups later I am feeling 100% with no long term effects. Extremely lucky!!!! Definitely a wake up call as I had previously been healthy throughout my life other than sports injuries. Am 70 years old. I have never smoked and stopped drinking ten years earlier as part of an effort to generally get healthier. I have no idea how I got the cancer!!

[@Lazzar1958]

Very informative! My Gastroenterologist Dr. R. Enns here in Vancouver, provided me with the same information which I found to be vitally important, which most men in general don't pay much attention to in our younger years. Thank you to all 3 of you Doc's!

[@RCB_1591]

I'M a 73 year old, never smoked male, and my bladder cancer was caught early after having a UTI and getting sepsis at age 70. I had no previous symptoms. Everything said in this video relevant. I worked with chemicals in the US Navy and worked in tire, paper, and chemical plants my whole carrier. I went through all the steps mentioned and have had 10 cystoscopys and have transitioned to every six months. They've become routine, and I will be having another in 2 weeks. It's better to catch it early, and I'd tell everyone not to put off being checked.

[@johncathydarling8979]

I had oral cyclophosamide years ago to treat Wegener's Granulomatosis (GPA)which we now know can cause bladder cancer. I had muscle invasive bladder cancer (frequency, urgency, pain, no evidence of blood). Have had a radical bladder resection plus ileal conduit and chemotherapy. Currently after 7 years had a recurrence. I had radiation and am now on immunotherapy and bladder cancer cells are dying. Great video.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry to hear that. Best of luck to you!

[@billTO]

Good luck. You deserve a break!

[@AngelPrissy]

Thank you, doctors

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome.

[@Buddyman1225]

He sounds like a great doctor ! Enjoyed video !

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you enjoyed it. Dr Incze is great

[@TorgerVedeler]

After one of my kidney stones had passed (thank God it wasn’t painful) my urologist asked me if I wanted to do one of these unpronounceable exams. My bladder was healthy, and the discomfort was worth it for my peace of mind. So the question is, how often should such a test be performed? Is it like a colonoscopy? Thanks, Docs! 😃

[@DrSteveQatar]

Perfect and precise advice on bladder cancer, excellent metaphors by Dr Incze to educate us on the complex mechanisms. Keep the videos going as amazing help.

[@davidb6961]

This has been a great series of talks with Dr Incze. Very informative in a straight forward way that really does take away some of the "imaginary" fear of prostate and bladder issues. Thank you Docs.

[@konradsusiebakalarczyk267]

I unfortunately had a bad response to BCG that caused reactive arthritis and had to discontinue BCG treatments. I then was treated with Gemcitabine. That was 7 years ago. So far so good!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Keep it rolling!

[@R-anne7375]

Unfortunately my Dad did not survive his bladder cancer. When he presented with blood in the urine the doctor told him it was stage 4 after being tested. They recommended full removal for his bladder which he did, and he would wear an ostomy bag. There was a problem with the surgery. He was in pain and couldn't eat or digest food. Come to find out, they twisted his intestines during the surgery. He had to go back into a second surgery to correct that .After that surgery, his chest kept filling up with fluid so he went back to the hospital and removed the fluid with a syringe. He did that a couple of times. He wasn't doing good, and eventually they told us the cancer spread and recommend at home hospice. He lasted 4 months and then passed away. That was in 2005. I think about what we could have done to save him to this day. I saw this post and had to watch. I wish we had this DR. Doctor Peter Incze. He seems very knowledgeable. P.S. He did chemotherapy somewhere during that time.

[@intherockies]

I'm so sorry about your dad

[@carolburns8667]

Great information thanks so much

[@jaguilar11009]

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP 😊❤

[@KaarenBell]

You guys are so good. Dr Incze, you are way better than Dr Google. Thank you!

[@beanie5677]

I had a bladder biopsy last week , and my bladder cancer has returned after 5 years , I am just waiting for the bladder to heal , and then I will start my BCG treatments in 3 weeks . I have had the BCG before and it worked .

[@kathryngalajda3553]

My brother is on blood thinners and started getting blood in his urine. Urologist checked with cystoscope and said it’s nothing to worry about but keep an eye on it.

[@TheGoldwing1950]

Always great information.

[@NancySahyoun]

Love you guys & love your show & the subjects you pick.

[@evelynr.4151]

Thank you. Very thorough and informative.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@WDW77]

Dr Incze used to be my urologist ( he sent me to St Mikes ) very reassuring Dr - we all need that ! Dr Weening has also been my Dr in the fracture clinic -I love this channel so very useful

[@ΕλευθερίαΤσακαμένου]

Thank you doctors so much

[@guylainenicol2089]

So helpful ! Thank you for the information

[@K4R3N]

Man this is a tough one. Thank you docs

[@anchorageprepper9008]

Had a family member go through the BCG Tx. They described the feeling after the Tx as “flu like”. Now that does suck but it’s SO much better than the alternative 😬 If you find blood in the urine PLEASE get it checked out 🙏

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agreed

[@Wellbaby94]

Excellent information. Thank you.

[@nelsonv741]

Terrific information, thanks for covering it!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome Nelson

[@duffduff8987]

❤ Thank you.I went through bladder cancer.5 years ago.They're in toronto.. As you said because it was caught early, Not a big deal ( Is scary at the time ) Sincerely I love your videos thank you.❤

[@ImranKhan-iz8gi]

Thanks Docs, great video

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SteveAumann]

Excellent video 👍👍you guys always have the best information videos, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So nice of you. Doing our best to keep our amazing viewers informed

[@JayGuitars1]

A friend of mine had bladder cancer, he had a neo bladder made from his lower intestine, tho sadly he died some time later due to sepsis.

[@constantinedimopoulos1110]

Another great video by 3 smart Docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you like them! Thanks

[@greensombrero3641]

bravo video. thank you. i had presented with gross hematuria - and I mean red wine - completely painless. during the cysto - i was found to have a bladder diverticulum (a sort of mickey mouse ear pouching from the normal bladder wall). in this diverticulum, there was a tumor. afterwards, I had a turbt - and the tumor was removed. by the grace of god and mother nature - it was tested to be benign. my urologist asked about smoking many times - but fortunately I never did. he did a double check - and while i was under the turbt, and interviewed my wife about my past smoking - which was negative.

[@mdevorah6833]

My dad had bladder cancer years ago. They removed tumors and did the BP.

[@elainebaird2091]

Thanks for the info. I have a question, by any chance are women at higher risk of bladder cancer if a number of the men in her family had prostate cancer?

[@patrickgrzegorzewski1782]

I just subscribed to be able to be the 1st to comment. 😊 Been watching other TWD videos, and enjoy the comedic show, esp. from Dr. Weening. Thank you for the informative information you two provide. PG-13

[@moondancer334]

Why was it so important to you to be the first to comment? LMAO

[@kathypendleton8493]

Very interesting video. 😊 Thank-you for the information .

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you liked it!

[@michaelchristensen2786]

Nice video guys! I always hear doctors promoting early detection. Then I found this blood test called galleri that can find a ton of different cancers including bladder cancer. So I asked my doctor if he thought it was a good idea for me to get the galleri test and he said no. What gives! Why wouldn't I want a noninvasive test to detect many cancers. Do you guys have any ideas?

[@sapelesteve]

Excellent video Doc's! Brief, concise and pertinent information about bladder cancer! Keep up the great work! 👍👍

[@cathylaycock5598]

In the past I’ve had heavy bleeding from the bladder. Luckily only bladder stones. It was nasty though! I told the Dr my bladder gave birth to something! 😊❤️🇨🇦. The only problem I’ve had with cystoscopy, was having to get down a hallway to get to bathroom to empty the bladder. If I have to have one again, I’m taking change of clothes just in case

[@vickiepatterson1748]

This is such an interesting video with very amazing information! When we have regular lab work done, does the urine test provide the necessary alerts for problems or cancer in the bladder? Or is a different test needed? I don't have blood in my urine but I'm just wondering if the standard urine test will show markers for other important things. I know they're always checking the kidneys when there's excessive use of Tylenol but how many other things can be found in that standard test? Your videos are not only helpful but they make us curious about other things concerning our bodies! I keep thinking about the quote, "Stay curious my friend!" and your videos are a good example of keeping us curious about learning how to be healthy and aware of how to take care of our bodies and what to do if something shows up that could be a problem. I'm always curious and when I watch your videos, I'm anxious to learn from you! I've seen comments over the years and it's clear that a lot of people are paying attention and getting checked out when you explain a certain condition, only to find that they have it but were saved because of you! I'm sure you two are great surgeons but you're amazing teachers too! Your videos are so informative and you give us vital knowledge to be able to take care of ourselves! Your sense of humor is a great addition to your videos and that makes you relatable to your audience! You're so generous to spread this knowledge with us and make us more aware of taking care of ourselves by listening to your advice. Thanks for sharing another great and informative video and showing us that you have our back!👍

[@andrewthacker114]

Good information

[@carolemartin6892]

Thanks for this! Great info, & reassuring.

[@editorick]

My mom has had bladder cancer twice, a year and a half apart. Those were cancer's 3 and 4 for her. She's Scottish and too bitter to die from it. She is going back next week to have scar material cleaned out. She had the TB injections the first time and chemo the second.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck to her

[@Waterhorse1]

Thanks Docs. Informative and entertaining, as always. Could I ask a quick question? (Don't want to hassle our beloved Docs, but some viewer might know) When you've had the initial treatment, and everything looks good, how long do they do the surveillance cystoscopies for? Forever? Five years? Cheers

[@katechurcher4830]

@@Waterhorse1 5 years in my case but each case may be a little different.

[@Waterhorse1]

@katechurcher4830 thanks Kate

[@jeffbranning144]

You said smoking increases the risk factor, what about vaping? My son will be turning 40 this spring and has finally stopped smoking cigarettes but unfortunately has started vaping trying to reduce his desire to go back to cigarettes. I told him while I’m happy he gave up cigarettes I really want him to work off of vaping/smoking of any kind. I have to believe vaping would also increase his risk for cancer, be it badder or any other type.

[@chrisstepleton4761]

@@jeffbranning144 my urologist says yes

[@alexp601]

They found some small tumours in my dad's bladder last year (which began with us noticing some blood in his stool and urine). He's been on a few courses of BCG injections and we think the tumours are mostly gone now. He's an ex-smoker too, stopped about 15 years ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you for sharing. Hope he keeps doing well

[@alexp601]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks! It was interesting to hear you guys talk about it and see how accurate it's been with his journey.

[@wskripka1]

Have bladder cancer, bcg not working . Recommendation is to remover the bladder to prevent cancer spreading . What options for urine disposal without a bladder . MALE 56 years old . Bladder cancer runs in the family.

[@janereinhardt4715]

I had bladder cancer at age 49. I had no known risk factors. I diagnosed myself & i was correct.

[@nancybraybrooks5509]

so i have colon cancer in my family. i have had quite a few colonoscopies because of it. and now have symptoms i believe from them. cuz now i have heard the colonoscopy is not really good for older people. so now im holding off.

[@GOLFADDICT65]

awesome video guys love your channel good timing i am having some bladder issues with blood in my urine kind of a cloudy reddish brown but i was wondering if you guys did or will do a video on potassium and what if your low getting back to my bladder issues i had stones 2 months ago and this last month no stones i had and ultrasound and urine test 3 days ago and doctor said i am maybe prone to kidney stones otherwise said nothing else then today is when the pee came out like this color that i am worried about or do i maybe have an infection ? should i go to the hospital in the morning ? thx for what you guys do I have the upmost of respect for you guys I am 60 years old type 2 diabetes with an A1C of 5.6 looking forward to your advice cheers from Vulcan Canada

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Please see our response to your other comment. Best of luck

[@mkmac9539]

There were many people affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejune who then were stricken with bladder cancer. Can you touch on the specifics of the reasons that this contamination caused so much bladder cancer?

[@kevinburtt332]

Just lost a girlfriend of mine a week ago to bladder cancer it was in the muscle 😢 1 year and a few months and now she’s gone 😢 she was only 68 years old

[@katechurcher4830]

@@kevinburtt332 ❤️

[@allisonrogers2388]

I am a female and had blood in urine, eventually dx with bladder ca at age 42 (low grade noninvasive). Removed with TURBT procedure, routine cystos done in office after. Did have reoccurance almost 2 yr later with resection done. No textbook risk factors. Be proactive and get checked out !

[@wishbone103]

I had bladder cancer at 76. They got it in time. But I found that Cystoscopy to be extremely painful. What the hell? The only way I'll have it done again is if they knock me out. And it hurts like hell every time you pee plus bleeding for about 2 weeks. Nothing simple about it.

[@melissabrown6254]

I am wondering if second hand smoke increases the risk at all. My parents smoked a lot when I was young (not to mention the smoking in restaurants, malls and almost every other public space.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It’s possible

[@georgebittle]

High Grade, Stage 1 Dx ten years ago... been getting cystos annually for 10 years..... so far no reoccurrence! Still can't figure out what may have triggered it in my case.

[@matthewmccarter3284]

At 51 I saw two tiny little flecks of blood in my urine, totally painless. It was Cancer even though I have never smoked. However I did experience a lot of second hand smoke. I was fortunate and caught it early and have been dealing with it for sixteen years now. The cystoscopy is not fun but really more uncomfortable than painful.

[@Clarkson350]

Enjoy your Cystoscopy!!!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ha

[@nancybraybrooks5509]

ya little off subject my sister died of colon cancer and she was a heavy drinker and smoker. so i asked when i went for my exam and they said definitely smoking was a big factor. she said she wasn’t sure abt the drinking. which surprised me.

[@lcomfort8683]

Both my brother in law and my favorite college professor died of bladder cancer. Both men over 60 at diagnosis. They both consumed fair amounts of artificial sweetener, one in diet coke, the other in brewed coffee. I really think the saccharine/aspartame/ artificial color did them in.

[@jillmahoney1009]

Does having interstitial cystitis increase the chances of bladder cancer for women?

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Don't drink alcohol, soda's and lower all sugar which causes inflammation. It's irritating the bladder which can cause spasms. 🦊

[@BalancedBloodSugar]

I’ve always been curious about this too! Since both conditions affect the bladder, I wonder if chronic inflammation plays a role in long-term bladder health. Looking forward to learning from those with medical expertise!

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

@BalancedBloodSugar it does. The inflammation on any organ can cause pain, swelling which causes more pain and not being able to use the bathroom very well. Don't drink Gatorade, or any sports drink. Drink cranberry juice without the added sugar. Watch the amount of coffee or teas , if you do drink a bottle of tea, dilute it half and half with water. Drink good water., and lots of it. 🦊🤗

[@jillmahoney1009]

@@foxiedogitchypaws7141 Cranberry juice is much too acidic for anyone with bladder interstitial cystitis… Learn that 30 years ago. I googled my question about the possibility of interstitial cystitis leading to bladder cancer and the answer from different website said no… Thank goodness. I learned 30 years ago that by taking the depression medication Cymbalta blocks the pain of interstitial cystitis. My psychiatrist, when I told him I no longer had bladder pain since starting Cymbalta just smiled at me and said, it’s not approved in the United States for treating bladder pain However it is approved in Europe! Thank goodness for Cymbalta all these years for controlling my bladder pain!

[@patriciawerbiski691]

Schistosomiasis is a parasite borne by snails in slow moving fresh waterways…for example some parts of the Nile more susceptible than others . The canal system in Egypt, while a great idea for crops, has proved to be problematic for humans. The parasite is not absorbed through GI system bit through skin contact with infected water.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yeah it’s not good

[@CemBerna]

I pray to God that everyone who is reading this gets better and stays healthy. What helped me is using the herbs from the book the hidden herbs by anette ray

[@ace-c7j]

My colo-rectal doctor said blood in my stool is due to many internal polyps - not to worry!

[@louisd95714]

A cousin of mine had blood in his urine. However, there was no sign of anything related to cancer or any other serous health issue

[@jws3925]

I had bladder cancer in 2006. Luckily it was caught early from a routine yearly prostate checkup which revealed a microscopic amount of blood. It was not visible with the naked eye. Again, this was done by a urologist and not a GP. My GP would have never ordered a urinalysis as part of a yearly checkup. The urologist ran a number of test to find out the cause of the hematuria. None of the non-invasive tests revealed the reason for the blood so he performed a cystoscope. I had a superficial cancer the size of a 50 cent piece that he said had to be resected. That was done in 8 days with no radiation or chemo. I had to have a cysto done every 3 months for a couple years and then every 6 months for a couple more years and then every year up until 2018 when the urologist stated I did not have reoccurrence in 10 years so he did not see a need for any further cystos. Interestingly, I am not a smoker. A little background; this was in a highly industrial area of the midwest where a ton of different chemical were used and many men worked around these chemicals. I did not work in any of those factories. He asked if I ever worked in a car body shop or painted cars. I had for the previous 20+ years done this kind of work as a hobby on classical cars. For this geographical area with high industrialization he stated that the majority of bladder cancer patients he sees have a history of not only working in those factories but, interestingly, many worked in the painting section of the facility. He stated the paint reducers have really bad chemicals in them and this was likely the cause of my bladder cancer. He advised to stop this hobby. Which I did. I was only 51 at the time of diagnosis and it scared me pretty good.

[@wehojm7320]

10+yrs ago I was diagnosed bladder cancer. The symptoms were a lot of blood in the urine and excruciating pain in the area of my bladder. I immediately saw my urologist and had the outpatient operation within a week. Then I had quarterly visits for several years and no recurrence was detected. I’ve not had any symptoms since however can the cancer come back?

[@jennibean71]

My sister passed away from bladder cancer 2 Christmas’s ago. She was only 59.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear this

[@jennibean71]

@@TalkingWithDocs thank you. And thank you for all your informative videos. I learn so much.

[@josepha5885]

My 99 year old uncle was diagnosed with bladder cancer in his late 80's. He died this past Christmas but it wasn't from bladder cancer.

[@katechurcher4830]

I had feelings of a bladder infection. Intense urge to pee It went on forever, antibiotics didn’t work. I did not keep it to myself. Quite by accident an IV dye contrast with ultrasound checking circulation in my body turned up a mass in bladder. They went in scrapped it out, filled my bladder with a chemo drug, then drained it after an hour and a half. So far so good. That was 8 months ago.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad to hear you are ok

[@katechurcher4830]

@ ❤️

[@suzycreamcheese8888]

My dad was diagnosed with bladder cancer 08/23 the tumor was too large to remove. Also chronic kidney disease. He was 79 yrs. old and although I asked about a bladder removal, they were opposed (I suspect due to his age). He went through radiation treatment which shrunk the tumor. He has since been on immunotherapy treatment and will be 81 next month. I suspect they are prolonging his life conservatively in the least invasive manner.

[@chrispella9058]

Relief to know that having a trace amount of blood in my urine for 20 yrs. is no big deal. Had a cystoscopy back then which was clear. Just told to make sure and empty my bladder completely to avoid an infection which I've never had.

[@bscsmscs1578]

There was no talk about what will happen if you remove bladder. I heard that DOCs are chop off small intestine and use that to make a new bladder and use that. IS it true?