Cologuard and Colonoscopy came back positive: Waiting for my plan

Hello @carol32605 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am glad that you found this forum.

Here is some information regarding colon polyps from Mayo Clinic's website,
--Colon Polyps
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/colon-polyps/symptoms-causes/syc-20352875
I understand that it is always concerning to have a test and find something that needs to be biopsied. I'm wondering if you had been having any symptoms prior to the positive Cologuard test? How are you feeling since the colonoscopy and biopsy?

Good morning. No symptoms. Full of gas after colonoscopy bit next day felt fine. Has last colonoscopy 5 years ago. Doctor said it was a flat polyp and scraped it.
Waiting for the next step. Just want to be more informed before I see him.
Open to suggestions. Thank you

@carol32605

I can understand that you want to be more informed. Probably the results of the biopsy will help lead the conversation. You mentioned that the doctor said that the flat polyp could not be removed safely. Is that your biggest concern?

If so, I would be inclined to ask who he/she would refer you to in order to have it removed safely. I have had flat lesions (in the upper digestive tract) removed. This, of course, is in a different location from yours, however, I went to a university medical school where there was a doctor who taught the procedure for removing these types of lesions by endoscopy.

Do you have a university medical school nearby?

Thanks for your response. Not familiar with any medical school university.
Thank you for the suggestion though.

Hello @carol32605

I found an article about the removal of flat polyps in the colon. I thought you might find it helpful as you consider your options at your next appointment.
https://www.mdanderson.org/cancerwise/flat-colon-polyps-and-endoscopic-mucosal-resection.h00-158673423.html.
Will you post again with any questions?

Thank you so much. Appreciate it.

Read the article. Gives me some insight of the unknown.
Makes me wonder if a flat polyp near the appendix is not something that most people get.
Or are they difficult to find during a colonoscopy.
Past colonoscopy no polyps but no view of the appendix.

Hi @carol32605

Those are good questions to address with your doctor at your next appointment.

Will you keep in touch and let me know how you're doing?

I will and many thanks.

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