So here's my background:
-Bleeding at 25, colonoscopy with one 6-7mm polyp found at 25 and told to return in ten yrs. No info on type of polyp and doc didn't give any indication that it was a concern.
-Colonoscopy at 35. 3 polyps found. One ascending tubular adenoma at 7mm, one ileocecal tubular adenoma, one rectal tubularvillous adenoma
-Repeat colonoscopy 2 months later to make sure doc got it all. Found sigmoid polyp. Told to return in 3 yrs.
-Colonoscopy at 39, was pregnant at the three yr mark so closer to 4 yrs. One 0.3 cm polyp in hepatic fluxure. Want repeat in 5 yrs.
So the first colonoscopy was done by one doc, next 3 done by my most recent doc who just moved to Denver. She recommended genetic screening bc of the polyps found at my age, which i will do after completing my life insurance stuff.
So I will get getting a new doc...not sure who and am unsure how to find out who is thorough and will continue to work on preventing me from ending up with cancer.
I'm anxious...im scared for the genetic link bc I certainly dont want the kids to have it. I'm both grateful that I've been lucking out and have had these colonoscopies, but afraid 5 yrs maybe too long. My doc that did the last 3 said I wouldn't have made it to 50...the usual screening age. I kinda figured it would be 3 yrs if they found stuff and 5 if they had an all clear. But then, am I just worrying too much and requesting unnecessary (and unpleasant) tests? Obviously if the genetic link turns up my screening will change depending on that.
Thoughts? On finding reviews or info on doctors? On whether 5 yrs is appropriate or should be 3? On what age my kids should be screened...ive read ten yrs prior...so would it be 15 or 25...i have no idea what kind the first polyp was....
I found help in my 20's on healthcare with cervical dysplasia, so I'm hoping this will be a source of info as well as a place to quell some anxiety. Really wish my doc hadn't moved....
Ty in advance for your time...