Good afternoon,

A few years back I had microscopic hematuria (a trace of blood in my urine sample). I had an ultra sound done of my kidneys and everything looked okay. I continued to bring urine samples in every three months that year and then at every yearly exam.

This is 3 years later and I just got back from the doctors and he just called me to tell me that he found blood yet again in my urine...a trace again.

My concern is that it maybe cancer? What are the odds of cancer being present. I am a 49 year old lady who is in good health. The only thing is I have had a dull ache in my upper back (shoulder blade area) on and off for the past few months but I thought this was perhaps due to straining my arm in the summer. Is kidney cancer common at this age?

The doctors has told me not to worry but my mind is going into overdrive here with concerns as i cannot see him for another 2 weeks. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.