Kidney Update

I have been bad posting about this because I don't really like talking about it.  I went in and had a cystoscope done a few weeks ago.   This is a scope they put into your bladder and take a look around.  My dad took me while Brad stayed home with the kids.   The results came back that everything looked normal.   I expected this though since previous tests show the blood is coming from the renal gland.....kidneys.   So, on Tuesday Brad and I went and saw another specialist.....is this ever going to end!   I am so done with all this!  She looked over all the test results, did another exam and said she thought it COULD point to kidney cancer really the "C" word!!!!! She said the tests contradict themselves......they show blood with no infection but then shows no cancer cells but abnormal cells.  I have been avoiding a CT scan because they are super expensive and I have to have an IV! But, she said it really is no longer a choice not to do it.  She said to do it and we will know for sure.....cancer or no cancer.   If no cancer then those tests were wrong and I did have an infection.   I once again think this is all a waste because my gut feeling is everything is alright and the tests were wrong. But, with that said I have been stressed all week and took a big nap Tuesday and Wednesday to advoid the stress. So that bestie and my dad do not kill me I scheduled the CT for April 6th and then this will all be done and over with!

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