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Thank you also much for sharing your experiences, @coquifoife.
Welcome to Connect, @swfloridagal,
I'd like to introduce you to a few members who've shared their or their loved ones' experience with bladder cancer. Please meet @barneythe2nd @billskid @frankweathers @ktaubman @karper and @predictable. I'm certain they will have some valuable insights to share with you.
Here's some information from Mayo Clinic about various tests for diagnosing bladder cancer: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bladder-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20356109
@swfloridagal, may I ask if you would share more details about the autoimmune issues? We have such an incredibly informative Autoimmune Disease group, https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/autoimmune-diseases/, and you may wish to go through some of the ongoing discussions and connect with fellow members.
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There are several things which can cause this beyond bladder cancer. Kidney failure. Liver. Prostate cancer, urethra, penile cancer or sores. I have a form of amyloidosis (Gelsolin) which has toughened up the tissues of the valve, and occasional it is tough getting the catheter in. When this happens, I invariable end up with blood for a day or two. The only cure is to go gently with the catheter. I sometimes have to wear a pad in front.