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Question: I am listwning to a repirt on radio about the colon cancer death if a us celebrity. The dr said the procedure should be repeated 3 or 5 years if a precancerous polyp is detected. —-Depending upon the precancerous analysis. Can. You help - what are they meannv by the term. -‘. Info determined from Analysis. Of The Pre. Cancerous polyo??? polyp a
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When they find a polyp on colonoscopy...A small sample of it is taken out by that machine..That sample is studied under a microscope.
So any cancer has 4 stages plus a precancerous stage.
Precancerous stage means a stage when normal cells have started to show changes but at that point it's not sure if those cells will become cancerous or not.
And therefore colonoscopy is repeated after every 2 year to keep a watch on it .
Hope this answers your query.
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Please go through detailed answer.
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Hello and thank you for choosing "Ask a Doctor" service for your service sir,
Have seen your concern and I appreciate it,
When they find a polyp on colonoscopy...A small sample of it is taken out by that machine..That sample is studied under a microscope.
So any cancer has 4 stages plus a precancerous stage.
Precancerous stage means a stage when normal cells have started to show changes but at that point it's not sure if those cells will become cancerous or not.
And therefore colonoscopy is repeated after every 2 year to keep a watch on it .
Hope this answers your query.
Thanks!
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I am still confused. Why did doctor on radio ssy the time to recheck depending on type of pre -cancerous polyp report??
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What is Radio ssy time.
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Hi sir,
What is Radio ssy time.
Please write it clearly.
I would be more then happy to help you solve your confusion.
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