Hi. I'm new here, having just had my first TURBT one day short of six weeks ago. Was very happy to find the Macmillan forums. My second TURBT is scheduled for mid-September. I'm told I have High Grade T1 bladder cancer.
Of late, I suspected I might have a urinary tract infection, as I'd finally started to urinate clear to mild yellow urine without pain, but then began passing noticeably cloudy urine and with some burning sensation or irritation.
I asked for a lab order for a urinalysis, and received that order and gave a sample Thursday afternoon (today is Saturday). So, I'm awaiting results.
Today, I passed a small clot or two and what may have been a piece of scab.
That surprised me a bit, as I'd thought that stage was past. But, on second thought, I am on two blood thinners due to a heart condition, so I suppose it's possible the healing of my TURBT site might be a bit slower than someone not on blood thinners.
My question, I suppose, is what's the experience here: Is passing a small clot and a bit of scab six weeks after the first TURBT no big deal?
Thank you.
Mark
Hi MarkinUS and welcome to the group. Going from experience, it does sound like a possible infection and hopefully when you get your sample results they will be able to sort it for you. Here in the UK, we usually get results within 24 hours. As far as blood or clots weeks after TUBT, it can happen. I passed a lot of blood about 6 weeks after my first TURBT. My nurse just told me to drink plenty of water to flush things out or get back to her if it continued. Thankfully it was a one off for me. I hope all goes well for you. Best wishes.
