Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why 10 years between colonoscopies? can't something develope within that time, even if a good colonoscopy was done 10 years ago?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
CDC: Cdc guidelines also suggest 3 consecutive stool samples be checked for blood each year and a flexible sigmoidoscopy every 5 years. In general, colon cancer development is a long process so that 10 year window is usually adequate. Not everyone has an adequate colonoscopy, however, so it is important to utilize these back-up tests as well.
Answered 6/26/2014
5.3k views
Statistics: It can take a long time for a precancerous polyp to grow and become a colon cancer. I think ten years was recommended because there are certain areas like indianna where we don't have the manpower to do colonoscopies on everyone every 5 years. If you have a family history or have had precancerous polyps, i would recommend sooner than ten years. These guidelines are based on probability.
Answered 6/26/2014
5.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have what I believe is rope worm , I've had this problem for almost 3 years and I've done ova test and colonoscopy nothing was found . I'm desperate?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
5 years back colonoscopy showed polyp in hepatic flexure and rectum.This year I have done the colonoscopy again but no polyp in hepatic flexure,why.An?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
66 years old. No hx of polyps or positive hematocult. Is cologuard a good idea instead of colonoscopy. Had negative virtual colonoscopy seven years ag?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had sigmoid region cancer in colon . Ihad surgery d and took chemo and last 7 years I am gettig colonoscopy done is normal. Should i continue colon?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Are 5-year-old Osmoprep tablets usable? Long story short, Dr ordered colonoscopy 5 years too soon but I'd already bought the prep at $50. Pharmacist at the time said they would still be good in 5 years but now won't say one way or the other?
My dad is 53 years old and in good shape. He was diagnosed with stage 4 secondary liver cancer; the primary is still unknown. He has had a CT scan, an endoscopy, and a colonoscopy done. Will a pet scan show something more?
Last colonoscopy was 18 months ago. Had 6 polyps, 1 was a sessile serrated 1.2cm. I switched doctors since. Im scheduled to have a colonoscopy this week. Considering the sessile polyp grew to that size in 2 years. Is a colonoscopy now a good time?
Digestive system. Bowel movements are inconsistent. Many times fluidly. Had a colonoscopy 4 years ago everything good. Dr. Said it was my diet. ?
Good Day Sir.I am 40 years,I had 2 CT scans of my Colon lying up,down.I heard that my chances of having Cancer age 55 to 60 is 100%.How true?Was not told about the Risks before the CT Scan,I heard that I should have done Colonoscopy instead Thanks?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
