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Problems months after colon resection surgery: What Helps?
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Hello @bonnie81
I am so happy to hear that your surgery is over and that it was successful. I can certainly understand your concern (as well as confusion) over the different names given to the mass (or polyp_ that was removed. Radiologists who read the x-rays and scans are not always consistent in their interpretation. You should talk with your surgeon about the biopsy report.
Having read "no cancer" must be a relief. Until you talk with your surgeon about the biopsy report, try your best not to worry about the different terms that were used and enjoy "no cancer."
I would be interested to know what your doctor says about a follow-up PET Scan. Will you post again after your appointment?
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Yes, thank you, I have post-op on 8/9/21 tomorrow... the reason for my anxiety is not just the ususage of description of the polyp.. but the fact there’s a vast difference as to Unknown neoplasm and serrated sessike polyp ir adenoma! Sessile serrated polyps were the type found bt original Dr. (Surgeon) 2007-2008.. they are the type most frequently turning into cancer! It was my understanding that a ‘resection or biopsy of the polyp to assess cancer cells or benign does not remove entire polyp! So 13 yrs they had time to grow into cancer... (?) takes approximately 12 yrs I researched. Same Dr. Doing the colonoscopies and precancer lesion surgery plus other!! He had bad reviews on cancer stages for another individual. My trust is ‘shot’ since ‘he’ is now merged with current Surgeons group!!! His ‘verbal comments to me “ BONNIE Were all going there some day!! ... my last consult with him... basically ‘signing off on me.... last yr. 2020.. was totally disgusting and unprofessional. But... though I appreciate my current surgeon for taking needed action... I can’t help but wonder if it was ‘CYA’ for the orig. Dr. Now in the same group... my tryst is completely gone in the medical profession. I had asked (orig.Dr) for a referral to Mayo-Jacksonville, Fla. he said “ oh sure! They like that weird stuff!!!!
How professional!!! I’d like to end his career... but that’s not possible! Money, time and constraint on my hectic challenging life with my very ill husband!!! (Now 3 diagnosed Dementias... you know the rest! We’re 83 and 91!!! Alone!!