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Suggest Treatment For Sessile Polyps

I am 57 years of age and had a colonoscopy done 2 days ago. At the time of visit 3 sessile polyps were respected ranging from 2mm-7mm. During exit a 20mm flat transverse colon polyp was found, he did a biopsie and tattooed the area he did not remove it at that time. Waiting for pathology results. Should I be concerned about cancer, or high risk surgery?
Fri, 15 May 2020
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Hi,

Treatment depends upon the biopsy results. If the biopsy results are suggestive of benign polyps, they do not have to be removed as long as they do not cause discomfort or irritation.

You may need more frequent follow up colonoscopies to watch for changes or additional polyp growth.

Not all sessile polyps will become cancerous. Only a small minority of all polyps become cancerous.

If the report comes as cancerous polyps, they need to be removed. After surgery, your may need additional treatment, such as radiation or chemotherapy, to be sure the cancer hasn’t spread.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Suggest Treatment For Sessile Polyps

Hi, Treatment depends upon the biopsy results. If the biopsy results are suggestive of benign polyps, they do not have to be removed as long as they do not cause discomfort or irritation. You may need more frequent follow up colonoscopies to watch for changes or additional polyp growth. Not all sessile polyps will become cancerous. Only a small minority of all polyps become cancerous. If the report comes as cancerous polyps, they need to be removed. After surgery, your may need additional treatment, such as radiation or chemotherapy, to be sure the cancer hasn’t spread. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali