Men in this age group are at risk for cancer of the GU tract. The history of smoking also increases the risk of developing cancer in the bladder and kidney. So, it is important to rule these conditions out with the IVP and Cystoscopy. The symptoms of burning usually accompany infection, but cancer must be first ruled out. If the hematuria is from bladder cancer the cancer is most likely superficial, meaning confined to the lining of the bladder, which has a more favorable prognosis than the tumors which invade the muscle wall of the bladder, but this cannot be determined until the time of cystoscopy.
Bladder cancer can present in many ways.
Hematuria is one of the major signs, the others being irritative voiding with frequency , pain, and unable to hold off urination. As bladder tumors grow and spread thay can cause obstruction of the urinary tract,weight loss, develope pelvic mass, or bone pain. It is important to make the diagnosis and begin treatment in a timely fashion especially if the diagnosis turns out to be cancer. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.