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Had my first colonoscopy at age 46. had 13 polyps 2 were small precancerous ones. second colonoscopy at age 48, 6 polyps found 1 was precancerous. is there any way i can have fap?
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The number of polyps is much greater in FAP. The disease can be diagnosed with a blood test. It is imperative that you follow your doctor's advice about repeat colonoscopies. For info: https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/familial-adenomatous-polyposis/#:~:text=Familial%20adenomatous%20polyposis%20(FAP)%20is,at%20a%20relatively%20young%20age.
Answered 12/21/2022
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