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I have 30 polyps with 2 being pre cancerous: Why?

Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Dec 21, 2025 | Replies (11)

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Good! I've been with my current gastro for about 25 years. But, before that, I was with a gastro who downplayed not only my symptoms as a young lady, but also dismissed my polyp burden with an attitude of "you need to eat more fiber or you're doing something wrong." I guess that was what we now call medical gaslighting. When I left that practice with a recommendation to another gastro, my new (current) gastro looked at my record of polyps and said no way are we waiting for 3 years. That was 1.5 years since my last one and he removed 18 precancerous polyps.
It was actually my long standing and awesome primary doc (sole practice) who wrote the script for me to get genetic testing.

We knew that it was something genetic...people just don't get that many polyps without genetic reason. I'm glad you are shaking the tree about this. At times, we have to be our own health advocate.

I'd be happy to fill you in on more about my journey, if you'd like.

Best!

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@bevjoty ty for being so kind I'm finding people here are very informative and have actually helped me feel better about things .I wish you all the best and a happy healthy new year