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Does "fragments Of Cololnic Mucosa Showing Focal Areas" Indicate Colon Cancer?
52 male that got a pathology report from a rectal polyp biopsy stating fragments of cololnic mucosa showing focal areas of superficially invasive adenocarcinoma arising in a background of a tubulovillous adenoma with ulceration. Does this mean I have colon cancer & should I see an oncologist?
Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Hello dear,
As the biopsy report is superficially invasive adenocarcinoma, it is a cancer. But you need not worry about this, It appears to be early stage cancer. You have to consult an oncologist, undergo investigations to know the exact stage of cancer. Surgery is must in this type of cancer. whether to add chemotherapy / radiotherapy depends on the stage of the disease.
I wish you all the best for your treatment.
As the biopsy report is superficially invasive adenocarcinoma, it is a cancer. But you need not worry about this, It appears to be early stage cancer. You have to consult an oncologist, undergo investigations to know the exact stage of cancer. Surgery is must in this type of cancer. whether to add chemotherapy / radiotherapy depends on the stage of the disease.
I wish you all the best for your treatment.
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