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How Often Should Colonoscopy Be Performed After Removal Of Cancerous Polyp?

hi Dr. Grief I am a 70 yr. old male, how often should I be having a colonoscopy, I had a pre cancerous polyp removed about 12 yrs ago and have had three colonoscopy's since, I am scheduled for another in 2016, all procedures have been negative since original 12 yrs. ago.
jim
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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ok, do u ave any family history. u have to undergo colonoscopy as it is very essential ans screeing meethod of detecting cancer at precancerous stage. and u have a history in the past. so i will suggest u to undergo colonoscopy.
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How Often Should Colonoscopy Be Performed After Removal Of Cancerous Polyp?

ok, do u ave any family history. u have to undergo colonoscopy as it is very essential ans screeing meethod of detecting cancer at precancerous stage. and u have a history in the past. so i will suggest u to undergo colonoscopy.