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?

Question

How do you know if you have a family history of colon cancer if all the old folks get colonoscopies, get polyps removed, and say nothing about it?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Depends: Except many of the symptoms of IBS could actually be indicative of a colon cancer and many dietary irregularities associated with IBS can themselves increase your risk for colon cacner development. Ibs should be a diagnosis of excluding more serious diagnoses.

Answer 3

No: While people who suffer from ibs can develop colon cancer overtime, there is no solid evidence that ibs causes colon ca. Many diseases can co-exist and not have a chicken/egg relationship.

Answer 4

Not really: Except many of the symptoms of IBS could actually be indicative of a colon cancer and many dietary irregularities associated with IBS can themselves increase your risk for colon cacner development. Ibs should be a diagnosis of excluding more serious diagnoses.

Answer 5

No: But they may have similar symptoms so never assume it is ibs.

Answer 6

No evidence: There is no evidence to date that ibs is associated with cancer.

Answer 7

No.: There is nothing unique about breast cancer that would make you more prone to sepsis. Hoiwever, chemotherapy does temporarily affect your response to infection; if you are receiving chemotherapy at present, the answer would be "yes".

Answer 8

Chemo? yes: If you are currently undergoing chemotherapy, this is a possibility. Chemo kills cancer cells but also weakens the immune system, which protects us from germs and bacterial infections. Be sure to keep track of your surroundings take take precautions to not expose yourself to others that are sick.

Answer 9

Yes it does!: Two hpv vaccines, Gardasil and cervarix, are very effective at reducing cervical cancer risk from hpv 16 and 18. Gardasil also reduces risk of genital warts from hpv 6 and 11. Ideally the three doses hpv vaccine should be given prior to starting sexual activity but the vaccines are approved in females 10-25 (cervarix) or 9-26 (gardasil). Recently Gardasil was approved for males to prevent warts.

Answer 10

Yes: Human papillomavirus (hpv) is a common virus that is spread through sexual contact. Most of the time hpv has no symptoms so people do not know they have it.There are approximately 40 types of genital hpv. Somes types can cause cervical cancer in women and can also cause other kinds of cancer in men and women. It is recommended that the vaccination be given prior to beginning sexual activity.

Answer 11

Yes: Certain strains of the hpv (human papilloma virus) has been shown to be one of the main causes of cervical cancer. The vaccines available are very effective in preventing this infection, which will then lower one's risk for cervical cancer. This vaccine has also been approved for men (to prevent the spread of hpv to women.) see your physician if you are concerned about hpv or cervical cancer.

Answer 12

Yes it does!: Vaccination has shown to protect teenage and young adult women, look to in the near future teenage boys being vaccinated as well.

Answer 13

Yes, to a degree: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 14

Yes, mostly: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 15

Yes: Yes, both brands, gardisil and Cervarix contain hpv types 16 and 18, which together cause about 2/3s of all cervical cancer. So, while the shots will protect you to that extent, it won't protect you against all cervical cancer risk. But, that is still a tremendous reduction risk.

Answer 16

Yes, But Not 100%: The current vaccines, Gardasil and cervarix, protect against 70% of the risk of cervical cancer, but only if given before someone is sexually active. There may be better protection in the future, but this is the best we have currently and you should strongly consider vaccinating your child.

Answer 17

Yes!: The HPV Vaccine/Gardisil/Cervarix is recommended for all men and women <26 years old for preventing the acquisition/spread of human papilloma virus (type 6, 11, 16, and 18), which can cause genital warts & cancer in men & women (cervix, vagina, penis, anus, and oral!) It won't affect your periods/fertility/sexual activity. Safe even if sexually active, if you have the virus, and when breastfeeding

Answer 18

Seems ok: Is DPO days post ovulation? If so, your HCG roughly doubled in 48 hours...That is a good textbook rise! a mild cramp is common, and no bleeding is always good. Seems to me you are pregnant! no indication of ectopic, no reason to think cancer (hcg producing cancers are typically seen in much younger women ie teens and 20's) and menopause doesn't give you rising hcg. So for now, congrats and luck!

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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