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I had one sigmoid polyp in 2014. is it safe to wait ten years for my next colonoscopy?
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Sigmoid polyp: Probably OK to wait, but check with the doctor or clinic where the last colonoscopy was done and follow their advice.
Answered 8/16/2020
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