A member asked:

One "tiny" polyp removed during my colonoscopy. doctor wasn't concerned at all. said nothing to worry about, not cancer. do i have any reason to be concerned. hypochondria kicking in. thanks?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

A polyp that is removed prevents cancer. Eventually, this polyp could have become a cancer but, because it was removed, it won’t develop into a cancer. Since there were no other polyps present, you are likely fine for at least 5 years, depending on your family history and other factors. So, follow your GI doctor’s advice about when to have your next colonoscopy for cancer prevention. Good luck!

Answered 8/22/2023

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