Question 1

colonoscopy the dr. found a polyp that had high dysplasia and was removed .the next couple of colonoscopies came out clear.what is the chance that bad cells went inside the part of the colon that cant be seen in colonoscopy &started growing there ?

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Very unlikely: If you are concerned about the dysplastic cells from the poly that was removed, getting into the colon, you need not worry. Do get repeat colonoscopy as advised by your doctor.
Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/.
Wish you good health!

Question 2

i had a 15mm polyp removed from my rectum with high grade dysplasia in it and at base where attached to colon and 2mm up was low grade dysplasia. is surgery necessary to remove a section of rectum and reconnect?

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: I doubt the necessity but would defer the decision to your GI doctor.

Question 3

39y/o, had 2 polpys removed (sigmond & descending, villous adenoma w/high grade dysplasia). will i get colon cancer even though 2 polyps were removed?

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Not sure if: Family history or leeding led to your colonoscopy, but it showed its value.  You are not predestined to get invasive cancer, but the findings warrant follow up to snip dangerous polyps before they invade, and gain access to nodes and blood steam. Your colonoscopist can tell you schedule for surveillance.

Question 4

2 polyps were taken from me from the rectum and sigmoid colon,
as a result, tubulovillous mild dysplasia i will have cancer in the future according to this result?

Accepted Answer

Cancer? Rectum: The fact you had polyps removed does not mean you are going to have a Cancer in the future. It simply means that you have somewhat increased risk for developing Cancer. Accordingly you need future colon/rectom checks as advised by your doctor.
This is the best way to prevent having a cancer in this part of your body. Good luck

Question 5

i got a colonoscopy done and the report says "adenomatous polyp, polyp removed, with high grade dysplasia". polyp was 26mm. no history of colon cancer. what does this mean? what kind of questions/tests should i ask when i meet my gastroenterologist?

Accepted Answer

Polyp: Most importantly ask when the next screening colonoscopy should be done as your colon polyp, size and microscopically,  indicates that this was a great pickup. Also there is risk for more polyp formation in the future. Ask your gastroenterologist if there's any dietary advice or advisability of taking low dose aspirin as preventative measures for polyp formation or development of colon cancer

Question 6

im 36 years old,had a sessile serrated adenoma without dysplasia and also antral mucosa with reactive foveolar hyperlplasia. what are my odds of getting colon or gastric cancer. dad and aunt had precancerous polyps too. what does this really mean?

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: This question is best answered by your gastroenterologist who had a good look at your tissue and pathology report. I wouldn't obscess about chances of developing gastrointestinal malignancy but you should adhere to the monitoring schedule that your gastroenterologist feels is best for you.

Question 7

65 female stage2b colon cancer dx 2017underwent hemicolectomy and adjvunt chemo 12sessions.have been on surveillance.last year colonoscopy revealed adenomatous polyp low grade dysplasia doc said f/u should be 2y later.time frame ok or annually?

Accepted Answer

: You need to separate the follow up for Colon Cancer(for this you need to see your doctor every 6 months to 12 month intervals) and for the colon Polyps. The advice for 2 yearly rechecks is strictly for the Colon polyps  which can reappear and require recheck at 2-3 year intervals. Good luck.

Question 8

how quickly can a colon polyp grow?

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Hard to tell: It depends what type of polys we are referring to . There are very aggressive polyps that invariably turn in to cancer unless the whole colon is removed like familial polyposis . There are milder forms like hyperplastic polyps that grow slowly has less chance of transforming in to cancer. The growth potential of the polyps varies based on multiple factors including but not limited genetic, .

Question 9

what sort of disease is a colon polyp?

Accepted Answer

Colon Polyp: A polyp in the colon is not a disease.  A polyp is a growth on the surface of the lining of the colon.  Some can lead to cancer and some are benign.  They usually do not cause symptoms unless they get big.  They are removed at colonoscopy to make sure they are not pre-cancerous.    You are more likely to get them if you eat fatty foods, smoke, drink alcohol, don't exercise, or obese.

Question 10

type of colon polyp that is fast growing?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size and: How fast it is growing.  It could be cancer, so it probably should be removed.  Consult with your GI specialist.

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Colonoscopy the dr. found a polyp that had high dysplasia and was removed .the next couple of colonoscopies came out clear.what is the chance that bad cells went inside the part of the colon that cant be seen in colonoscopy &started growing there ?

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I had a 15mm polyp removed from my rectum with high grade dysplasia in it and at base where attached to colon and 2mm up was low grade dysplasia. is surgery necessary to remove a section of rectum and reconnect?

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39y/o, had 2 polpys removed (sigmond & descending, villous adenoma w/high grade dysplasia). will i get colon cancer even though 2 polyps were removed?

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2 polyps were taken from me from the rectum and sigmoid colon, as a result, tubulovillous mild dysplasia i will have cancer in the future according to this result?

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I got a colonoscopy done and the report says "adenomatous polyp, polyp removed, with high grade dysplasia". polyp was 26mm. no history of colon cancer. what does this mean? what kind of questions/tests should i ask when i meet my gastroenterologist?

A member asked:

Im 36 years old,had a sessile serrated adenoma without dysplasia and also antral mucosa with reactive foveolar hyperlplasia. what are my odds of getting colon or gastric cancer. dad and aunt had precancerous polyps too. what does this really mean?

A member asked:

65 female stage2b colon cancer dx 2017underwent hemicolectomy and adjvunt chemo 12sessions.have been on surveillance.last year colonoscopy revealed adenomatous polyp low grade dysplasia doc said f/u should be 2y later.time frame ok or annually?

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