Am I to Young for Colon Cancer?
I have had bowel problems most of my life (flat stool, blood, cramps) 4 years ago at 22 I went for a colonoscopy and they found 1 small 1mm size polyp which turned out to be an adenoma. So I went back a year later and was clean. They said I have a spastic colon and hemmorhoids and come back in 3 years. It has been 3 years and I am terrified to go back. My symptoms are a little worse than before. Is it possible to have colon cancer 3 years after a clean colonoscopy at my age?
No, you’re not too young. I was diagnosed myself at 20. Doctors said it was there since I was 15.
Colon cancer is very slow growing. If they do find a polyp, the chances that its advanced colon cancer are very low. So don’t worry. Just have your colonoscopy and put your mind at ease. The point of regular colonoscopies is to find and remove the cancer before it is advanced.
I think colon cancer grows really slow. Go get it done, especially if you’re scared! Would you rather not know, and then it be too late? It’s treatable if caught early, and since you had a clean colonoscopy at such a young age, not that long ago, then I think the dr is probably right about the whole spastic colon thing. Just go get it done, and ask about the new ultrasound they have, I’m not sure if everyone dose it yet, but they say pairing the 2 together, makes the outcome clearer. And, if you doubt the dr, get a 2nd or 3rd or 4th opinion! But, don’t hesitate anymore!
just go get it done i know your scared but better to know ahead of time. maybe its nothing serious just go and they will tell you. dont worry unless you have to. you can make your self stressed and more sick by worrying
After 3 years .????????
My wife ( who had colon cancer) and I were at6 a presentation on colon cancer,and the guest speaker was a surgeon. Someone asked him " what is the yougest patient you ever had with colon cancer. " His reply, " 19.."
You may be terrified, but what is worse, knowing what s going on, or not knowing what is going on?.
I am scheduled for a "scope next month. There are many things I would rather do, but my feeling is, " Let;s just get it over with." Why the scope? Adenomas found last time I had one.
Call and make that appointment.
Go back to the doctor for Your own peace of mind. You could just have another little polyp, or you could have Irritable Bowel Syndrome or colitis. It will be the best thing and then you won’t have to worry about it anymore. Whatever it is, best to take care of it before it does develop into something more serious.