Re: Question about spacing of colonoscopies for screening

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie:

I just recently had a colonoscopy myself and they found two pre-

cancerous polyps, both on the ride side. As a result, I will have to

go back next year. If it would have checked out okay, my doctor

would have me come back every two to three years.

Just as an added FYI, I have also heard that some recommend every 5

years, if there is no history of colon cancer. However, given that

that is not your case, I would definitely have it much sooner. Just

my two cents for what they are worth :-).

Fondly,

Monika

> Hello all:

>

> I hope this post finds you all in good spirits today. Nice to have

a

> chance to sit and read and post - the first chance to really do it

in

> a while.

>

> For those of you who don't know my story, my mom has Stage 4 colon

> cancer, has 'seeding' throughout her abdomen. My grandfather had

> colon cancer and passed away from it. I have aunts who've had

polyps

> (same side of the family) and a cousin who had a colostomy at age

10

> for ulcerative colitis.

>

> Here is my question. The gastroenterologist is suggesting 5 years

> before my next colonoscopy. Do you think this is a reasonable wait

> time between? Does anyone know what the guidelines are, how they

are

> developed, where I can find them?

>

> I know a has mentioned she goes every two years. What about

> others? Just wondering how people come up with the decsion of how

> often to go?

>

> Thanks very much,

>

> Laurie

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie,

As you know, my brother has CC at a very young age (32) so all of us

(brothers and sisters) had colonoscopy done. And all of us were

nagative, so we all were recommanded to go back in 3 years, except

my older brother (44 years old) had one polyp removed. He is

scheduled to go back for the test every year. We all live in Canada

like you and we (10 of us) all have different doctors in different

cities but they all seemed to say the same thing (i.e. 3 years). So

in your case, I would say 5 years is too long. You should check back

with your doctor about this.

Regards,

Loc

> > Hello all:

> >

> > I hope this post finds you all in good spirits today. Nice to

have

> a

> > chance to sit and read and post - the first chance to really do

it

> in

> > a while.

> >

> > For those of you who don't know my story, my mom has Stage 4

colon

> > cancer, has 'seeding' throughout her abdomen. My grandfather

had

> > colon cancer and passed away from it. I have aunts who've had

> polyps

> > (same side of the family) and a cousin who had a colostomy at

age

> 10

> > for ulcerative colitis.

> >

> > Here is my question. The gastroenterologist is suggesting 5

years

> > before my next colonoscopy. Do you think this is a reasonable

wait

> > time between? Does anyone know what the guidelines are, how

they

> are

> > developed, where I can find them?

> >

> > I know a has mentioned she goes every two years. What about

> > others? Just wondering how people come up with the decsion of

how

> > often to go?

> >

> > Thanks very much,

> >

> > Laurie

[Guest guest]

Hi Laurie,

Our Gastro doctor told us he used to recommend every 5 years but has

now changed his way of thinking. He suggests every 3 years now.

Joyce

> Hello all:

>

> I hope this post finds you all in good spirits today. Nice to have

a

> chance to sit and read and post - the first chance to really do it

in

> a while.

>

> For those of you who don't know my story, my mom has Stage 4 colon

> cancer, has 'seeding' throughout her abdomen. My grandfather had

> colon cancer and passed away from it. I have aunts who've had

polyps

> (same side of the family) and a cousin who had a colostomy at age

10

> for ulcerative colitis.

>

> Here is my question. The gastroenterologist is suggesting 5 years

> before my next colonoscopy. Do you think this is a reasonable

wait

> time between? Does anyone know what the guidelines are, how they

are

> developed, where I can find them?

>

> I know a has mentioned she goes every two years. What about

> others? Just wondering how people come up with the decsion of how

> often to go?

>

> Thanks very much,

>

> Laurie