My step-dad woke up to blood, followed by blood clots, in his urine. He saw a urologist immediately and is on antibiotics, but has an appointment Friday for a CT scan to check for kidney cancer, then the following Friday another appt. to check for bladder cancer. I'm really scared -- I have never known anyone with either of these diseases, and whenever I've had blood in my urine in my lifetime, it's just been cystitis. I guess at his age (early 60s), and being male, they are taking it very seriously. He's never had urological problems before (kidney stones, etc.)

Has anyone known anyone with these symptoms, and what was the outcome? Don't be afraid to post if it was bad -- I'd rather know than be ignorant.

Thanks....