I am meeting w/GI today for results on my 3rd colonoscopy/polypectomy. I am 46 years old and adopted with no familial history.
* 1 year ago I had a 55mm pre-cancerous tubulovillous adenoma removed. (first and only). The Dr was more shocked than I was that it was not cancerous given it's incredible size. It was removed via polypectomy in sections approx 1 month post-finding it.
* 6 months ago at repeat colonoscopy, a new 13mm growth (again pre-cancerous tubulovillious) was removed at the same location. We assumed (hoped) that it was unseen/missed cells.
* Last week, I had a 3rd scope and 13mm growth at almost the exact location as the first two polyps. The GI gave us the indication in recovery last week that even if the polyp is pre-cancerous, I am dodging a bullet that will eventually come if I do not have surgery to resect the rectum. It is obviously aggressive in nature as it is 6 months between each scope.
Does any one have similar experiences with repeat (large and fast) polyps?
I'll get more information today, but from what I understand from the GI doc in recovery, the area to be resected is the most difficult location, about 10cm inside the anal opening which would cause "significant lifestyle changes.".....
1) can anyone shed light on this resection, recovery, lifestyle change?
2) Does anyone have experience with this difficult resection and referrals to the best colorectal surgeons in the US? I'll travel anywhere.