Just had a colonoscopy this morning after dealing with bowel problems for months and two incidents of rectal bleeding. The doctor came in during recovery, and I was not really "aware" enough to ask questions. Findings were internal hemorrhoids (I assume this is where the bleeding came from) and two polyps which were removed. The discharge paperwork stated that a 12mm polyp was found in the cecum and a 4 mm in the sigmoid colon. I fully expected some polyps to be found, but I'm freaking out about the size and location of the larger one. Everything I've read says polyps over 1 cm have a higher rate of malignancy, and the cecum is a more concerning location.

My follow up appointment isn't for over 3 weeks, and I don't know how I can possibly wait that long for pathology results. My discharge paperwork recommends repeat colonoscopy in 1 year, which is way sooner than I expected. Does that mean the doctor thinks I might have cancer?