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When should i repeat my colonoscopy with a finding of 5mm tuberous adenoma found in the transverse colon? this is the first time i've had a polyp. should it be in 3 or 5 years, the dr didn't say and the nurse mentioned the 3 to 5-year time span?

Q: when should i repeat my colonoscopy with a finding of 5mm tuberous adenoma found in the transverse colon? this is the first time i've had a polyp. should it be in 3 or 5 years, the dr didn't say and the nurse mentioned the 3 to 5-year time span?

: Apparently they're leaving it up to you. Any family history of colon cancer? I favor another look in 3 years.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Apparently they're leaving it up to you. Any family history of colon cancer? I favor another look in 3 years.

Dr Kardon agreed

Answered 9/25/2022

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A member asked:

When should i repeat my colonoscopy with a finding of 5mm tuberous adenoma found in the transverse colon? this is the first time i've had a polyp. should it be in 3 or 5 years, the dr didn't say and the nurse mentioned the 3 to 5-year time span?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kardon agreed

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