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Do some groups have a higher chance of getting advanced adenomas?

Advanced adenomas can happen in people of all backgrounds, but they are more common as people get older and in Black individuals. People whose family members have advanced adenomas, or those who have had advanced adenomas themselves, are at higher risk of getting them again in the future.

Are polyps hereditary?

Some people may inherit a tendency for growing polyps. It's important to ask your close family members about any history of colon or rectal cancer and/or pre-cancerous polyps. Studies suggest first-degree biological relatives of patients with advanced adenomas and/or advanced serrated polyps face increased risk for colorectal cancer, and they need to discuss starting screening at a younger age and screening more frequently. Additionally, people with Lynch syndrome or familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) face a high risk for developing polyps.

What if I have a cancerous colon polyp?

If you were diagnosed with a cancerous colon polyp, you were diagnosed with colorectal cancer. We are here for you. You will need to schedule recommended follow-ups and talk to your doctor about who to include on your treatment team. If doctors find cancer, you can rest assured there are resources to help you with a variety of things including finding a provider, making treatment decisions, understanding terminology, working through anxiety and fear, and more. It is always a good idea to seek a second opinion at any time. Need help finding a doctor? Use our Provider Finder.

When do I need another colonoscopy if my doctor found polyps?

The timing of your next colonoscopy depends on the pathology report. If you do not have any polyps, you will not likely need another colonoscopy for 10 years. However, if you have one large or many small adenomas, you will be asked to return for a surveillance colonoscopy sooner—perhaps in 3 to 5 years. These follow-up colonoscopies help doctors discover and remove any new polyps that developed since your last procedure. Your doctor will encourage you to repeat your colonoscopy based on: The size of polyp(s) How many polyps in colon were found The type of polyp(s) Your family and personal history The good news: Polyps don’t come back once removed.

What if polyps are found during a colonoscopy?

If you underwent a colonoscopy, your doctor likely performed a polypectomy and removed your polyp(s) as your large intestine was examined. Most patients go under sedation when this happens and don’t feel pain during the polyp removal or afterward. If a doctor performed a polypectomy, you will need to follow up to find out what type of polyps they removed. Polyp completely removed? The entire polyp will be sent to a pathology laboratory for histology. Polyp cannot be entirely removed? It will typically get biopsied during the colonoscopy, and your doctor will send the tissue to the pathology laboratory to determine the histology. Polyp too large to grasp and remove during a colonoscopy? Although rare, a follow-up colonoscopy or surgery may be required. Removing the colon polyp can stop the transition to colorectal cancer if it’s done early enough. This is why colorectal cancer screening is so important and why colorectal cancer is considered a preventable disease. After a colonoscopy, the timing of the next colonoscopy depends on the findings.

How many colorectal polyps is a lot?

With some types of hereditary syndromes, which lead to an increased risk of colorectal cancer, a person may have hundreds of polyps. For others without a genetic link, just one or a few may grow. No matter the number, it is important to have all polyps removed to prevent cancer. It is important to know the type and number of polyps your doctor found so this information can be relayed to your first-degree biological relatives. Your personal history of high-risk polyps could impact their cancer risk and when they need to start screening.

How long does it take a polyp to turn into cancer?

The general theory is that it takes about 10 years for an adenoma to turn into cancer. However, this transition can take longer or shorter. In individuals with a hereditary syndrome (where polyps and cancer develop at an earlier age), the transition may be much faster.

How do I know if I have colorectal polyps?

There are many screening methods that can detect precancerous polyps: Colonoscopy Flexible sigmoidoscopy CT colonography (virtual colonoscopy) Stool DNA test (Cologuard®) Fecal immunochemical test (FIT) High-sensitivity guaiac fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) All methods can detect polyps and cancers to varying degrees. The benefits of some of the stool-based tests are that they are noninvasive tests and can be performed at home. But they must be done more frequently (every one to three years) to detect colorectal cancers. They are less sensitive in detecting polyps than colonoscopy. The blood test, Shield®, is FDA approved but has a low polyp detection rate. The more invasive, direct visualization techniques (colonoscopy, CT colonography, flexible sigmoidoscopy) allow doctors to see polyps. These screening tests can be done less frequently. Colonoscopy and flexible sigmoidoscopy allow for the identification and removal of polyps.

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