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

Posted by lisarab @lisarab, Dec 17, 2025

My first colonoscopy I had 26 polyps they had me go back in a year where they removed 32 polyps I did have pre-cancer polyps with both. I have no family history of colorectal cancer and I'm a bit confused as to why every time I ask the doctors cannot give me an answer. I am due back for another colonoscopy this time in 3 years. I'm confused and was hoping there were other people out there that can give me some insight thank you in advance

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lisarab | @lisarab | Dec 21, 2025
In reply to @bevjoy "@lisarab Good! I've been with my current gastro for about 25 years. But, before that, I..." + (show)
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@lisarab
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

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