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A member asked:

I have many polyps and a flat polyp on the right side of my colon. does that mean i have cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Not necessarily: ...As some polyps do not develop into cancer. That said, if you have "many" polyps, it may be to your benefit to visit a specialist in cancer genetics. Some folks carry inherited traits (genes) that lead to polyposis and different kinds of cancers. Talk to your pcp or gastroenterologist about this.

Answered 2/22/2021

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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?

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A member asked:

11mm flat polyp in ascending colon, last CSP was 5 years ago and was clear. Is this a concerning size and type of polyp for a 29 y/o female whose mom has hx of polyps and dad was dx with stage 3 rectal cancer at age 35? Will I always have polyps now?

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A member asked:

29 y/o Female, Dad - colon cancer, mom- polyps. My 2017 colonoscopy - clear, 2022 repeat - one flat polyp 11mm in ascending colon. Waiting on path, but is this concerning based on size/shape? 3yrs too long for repeat? Im a scared young mom here?

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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?

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When polyps are removed from the colon, are they checked for cancer right away?

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