I had a colonoscopy yesterday. The gastro doctor removed one pedunculated polyp that he is nearly sure is benign. However, we will wait for the pathology report to be sure. I have a follow-up with the doctor on May 1st. He has already prescribed me another colonoscopy in three years.
This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.
My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind.
Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.
This was my third colonoscopy, and my polyps have always been benign and pedunculated. The prior two times, he called the polyps benign immediately after the procedure and was proven correct by the pathology reports. I trust him.
My doctor said he that is far more concerned when he finds polyps attached to the walls of the colon. Those types of polyps are more likely to be cancerous. Fortunately, I have not had those. However, he did say that if I keep pedunculating, I will go blind.

Please get a colonscopy as required by your doctor, especially if you are over 50. Yes, the prep sucks a$$, but it is worth it in the end.