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Colonoscopy Done, Six Polyps, One Adenomatous. Why They Are Not Taking It Out?
I had a Colonoscopy last week, my second one, the first one was 5 years ago, at that time I had 3 Polyps which were biopsied and was fine. This time I had 6 and i got my results today. I have one that is a Adenomatous. I don't understand why they don't take it out before it does turn into cancer. I don't have to have another Colonoscopy for 5 years. That seems like a long time to wait when i have that kind of Polyp. Even if it is slow growing, why take that chance that it could turn into cancer?
Thu, 24 Oct 2013
Hi and welcome to HCM,thank you for your query.
I am not sure about this too. It should have been removed,especially adenamotus one. However,probably analysis didnt show malignant potential so they didnt decide to remove it. I would do colonosocpy in 2-3 years just to be sure that there is no fast growth or malignant alteration.
Wish you good health. Regards.
I am not sure about this too. It should have been removed,especially adenamotus one. However,probably analysis didnt show malignant potential so they didnt decide to remove it. I would do colonosocpy in 2-3 years just to be sure that there is no fast growth or malignant alteration.
Wish you good health. Regards.
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