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I had a sigmdoscopy dr said he found 2 polyps and recommend colonoscopy for removal how long should i wait most for colonoscopy? could become cancer?
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Follow your doctor's: Advice. It takes time for polyps to turn into cancer, but you do not know what is in the colon that was not examined by sigmoidoscopy. You can wait a few weeks but i would urge you to get the colonoscopy done in less than six months.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Not good : To be guessing. Get it done as soon as you can to allay your anxiety. Colonoscopy is routine. With the removal of the polyps, the specimen will be sent for biopsy and only then will we know if it is benign or abnormal. Depends on results, if good, no colonoscopy for another 5-10 years! if abnormal, your doctor will discuss best tx options available!how does that sound to you ?Think positive !
Answered 2/2/2014
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Immediately: A sigmoidoscopy only checks the distal third (sigmoid) portion of the colon and colon cancer can occur anywhere in the colon. Since you had polyps, they may need to be biopsied if they were not. Since your dr. Told you to get a full colonoscopy, especially with your hx of polyps, and not to mention the need to check your whole colon, then get it done. Best wishes.
Answered 2/2/2014
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