This may be a long shot but have you heard of intussusception? It's where a section of intestine can telescope into itself and is usually caused by a lead point which can be a polyp, tumor or mass. The attacks are very painful and can cause vomiting and blood loss. Very hard to diagnose because it's...

This is the kind of info I'm looking for, thank you! Am I understanding your signature? You went from all clear to stage 4 in two years? I'm reading it takes around 10 years for cancer to develop in the colon but it sounds like CC is like everything else. Highly individual? Can you tell me how ofte...

Posting mainly for any other newbies who may be at the very beginning stages of this journey. I’m hoping for a positive outcome when all is said and done. I had my 3 month surveillance colonoscopy yesterday and two more polyps were found. One 2 mm and the second 10 mm adjacent to the tattoo from the...

I agree with what has been written, but I would like to insert the strongest possible recommendation that you continue to be vigilant ... not obsessive, not freaked, but responsibly vigilant. He's likely taking tissue to see if there's any more dysplasia that was missed the first time. You may need...

I agree with roadrunner. Don't be shy to ask your provider direct questions regarding timing of another colonoscopy. Open and honest communication with your health care provider may alleviate some of your anxieties. Paige Thank you Paige. I see him next week. I'll have a lot more questions for him ...

Thank you Roadrunner! I feel much better after reading your response. I haven’t been sure about the info I’ve come across during my research so I wasn’t sure if I’m good to go or still not out of the woods. You’ve made my day! P.S. To the member who sent me the message with links, thank you. The lin...

Hello all, I'm a 52 year old female with no family history except my paternal grandmother passing from colon cancer at 80 years old. I don't know if there is any other family history because I don't know any other family from either side. I began experiencing bloody stools about 7 years ago but chal...