What percentage of gross hematuria is cancer?
My father recently saw some blood in his urine, and the doctor is running some tests. It's called gross hematuria. We are all quite worried. What percentage of these cases are actually linked to cancer?
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4 months ago
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Seeing blood in urine (gross hematuria) is terrifying, I completely understand the anxiety you must be feeling. While it can be a sign of cancer, a large percentage of cases are actually due to benign causes like UTIs, kidney stones, or even exercise. So please get it checked, but don't panic immediately.
4 months ago
As someone who deals with health stuff, I can tell you that gross hematuria always warrants a workup. The percentage that turns out to be cancer varies, but it's not always high. It needs to be investigated to rule out serious causes, but also to find and treat common benign causes like infection. Don't ignore it.
4 months ago
While diet is important for overall health, for something as significant as gross hematuria, you absolutely need to see a doctor immediately. No amount of specific food can help with this. They will determine the cause, as the percentage for cancer is not always high, but it needs to be ruled out properly.
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4 months ago
I had gross hematuria a few years back, and it scared me silly. My urologist did a full workup. He told me that while it's important to investigate, less than 20% of cases turn out to be cancer. Mine was due to a kidney stone. So, get all the tests done, but try to keep calm.
4 months ago
My son had gross hematuria once, and as a parent, I was beside myself with worry. The doctor assured us that while it's serious, it's often something treatable like a UTI or minor injury, especially in children. We got it checked, and it was a simple infection. For adults, it could be other things, but prompt medical attention is key.