RadioGaGa
07-07-21, 09:20
Hi everyone
So I had my colonoscopy on Saturday, and low and behold an 8mm Adenoma was found. The consultant reassured me it was totally benign.
But, these are the lesions that lead to bowel cancer. And I’m only 28. My dad had several of these removed in his 60s and his brother (my uncle) had bowel cancer in his 70s.
I’m really worried because I’m so young to have this, and not only that, it was found in my transverse colon, which is a “silent” place to have bowel cancer (doesn’t usually cause symptoms until it’s very advanced).
I’m just wondering has anyone else on here had an adenoma removed - and if so, how do you cope with the anxiety?
Thanks for reading
So I had my colonoscopy on Saturday, and low and behold an 8mm Adenoma was found. The consultant reassured me it was totally benign.
But, these are the lesions that lead to bowel cancer. And I’m only 28. My dad had several of these removed in his 60s and his brother (my uncle) had bowel cancer in his 70s.
I’m really worried because I’m so young to have this, and not only that, it was found in my transverse colon, which is a “silent” place to have bowel cancer (doesn’t usually cause symptoms until it’s very advanced).
I’m just wondering has anyone else on here had an adenoma removed - and if so, how do you cope with the anxiety?
Thanks for reading