Hi all,
I'm a new member. I've been having some unpleasant symptoms for around a year. I've put off going to the doctor - made appointments and then cancelled - during that time out of fear. Finally bit the bullet, and had a colonoscopy yesterday.
The doctor informed me that I have a 'massive' 7cm polyp in my bowel that he was unable to remove. He has sent a sample off for biopsy, and my case is going to the 'team' for discussion as their next meeting.
Just wanted to see if anyone here has experienced similar, or can give me an idea of what to expect going forward.
Thank you all! x
New member - 7cm Polyp???
Re: New member - 7cm Polyp???
Welcome, and sorry for the reason you are here.
That is certainly not the largest polyp that has been found in this group, but it is large. Definitely read through anything that looks relevant on this forum and learn; there is a lot to know, and waiting on tests to find out what is going on is rough. We have all been there and know what you are going through.
My tumor was 7.5cm. My signature has the specifics, and I started a thread with my treatment and side effect specifics, as well; check my posts for details. If it can't be removed in a colonoscopy you will need surgery to remove it. My surgery was laparoscopic and wasn't hard on me, but I was otherwise quite healthy. If you do need surgery you'll learn more about what happens next after surgery is complete. Look for a board-certified colorectal surgeon, ideally at a major cancer center. Ask questions and make sure you get CEA and any other informative bloodwork done BEFORE surgery.
We are rooting for you.
That is certainly not the largest polyp that has been found in this group, but it is large. Definitely read through anything that looks relevant on this forum and learn; there is a lot to know, and waiting on tests to find out what is going on is rough. We have all been there and know what you are going through.
My tumor was 7.5cm. My signature has the specifics, and I started a thread with my treatment and side effect specifics, as well; check my posts for details. If it can't be removed in a colonoscopy you will need surgery to remove it. My surgery was laparoscopic and wasn't hard on me, but I was otherwise quite healthy. If you do need surgery you'll learn more about what happens next after surgery is complete. Look for a board-certified colorectal surgeon, ideally at a major cancer center. Ask questions and make sure you get CEA and any other informative bloodwork done BEFORE surgery.
We are rooting for you.
DX: sigmoid colon cancer 5/2018. 48 F
laparoscopic sigmoid resection (24 cm removed); no stoma.
7.5cm adenocarcinoma -- mod. diff.
1 noncontiguous tumor deposit removed; 0/31 lymph nodes
T3 pN1c M0
5/18 before surgery, CEA 11.2
6/18 began FOLFOX
7/18: CEA 1.9; added neulasta post infusion
9/18: CEA 2.8
10/18: 25% chemo reduction
11/18: CEA 1.8
7/19 CT scan clear
laparoscopic sigmoid resection (24 cm removed); no stoma.
7.5cm adenocarcinoma -- mod. diff.
1 noncontiguous tumor deposit removed; 0/31 lymph nodes
T3 pN1c M0
5/18 before surgery, CEA 11.2
6/18 began FOLFOX
7/18: CEA 1.9; added neulasta post infusion
9/18: CEA 2.8
10/18: 25% chemo reduction
11/18: CEA 1.8
7/19 CT scan clear
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Re: New member - 7cm Polyp???
I'm sorry you're dealing with this and hope you won't have to wait long for biopsy results!*hugs*
Diagnosed 10/28/14, age 36
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
Colon Resection 11/20/14, LAR (no illeo)
Stage 2a colon cancer, T3NOMO
Lymph-vascular invasion undetermined
0/22 lymph nodes
No chemo, no radiation
Clear Colonoscopy 04/29/15
NED 10/20/15
Ischemic Colitis 01/21/16
NED 11/10/16
CT Scan moved up due to high CEA 08/21/17
NED 09/25/17
NED 12/21/18
Clear colonoscopy 09/23/19
Clear 5 year scans 11/21/19- Considered cured!
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