MEMBER QUESTION: Are most polyps considered precancerous? CHURCH: There are several different types of polyps that occur in the colon and rectum. Only one type, the adenoma, is known to be precancerous. Adenomas are quite common -- approximately 40% of men over the age of 55 will have at least one. Only one in every 200 adenomas will turn into cancer, but we don't know which ones those will be. On the other hand, all colorectal cancers arise from an adenoma. http://my.webmd.com/content/chat_transcripts/1/106733.htm What is the exact question on the application? 10.Has any applicant ever had cancer, tumor/growth, leukemia, cyst? 11.Skin Disorder/Problems � such as: cancer, melanoma, pre-cancerous lesion, ... 19.In the last 10 years, has any applicant had an abnormal physical exam, laboratory results, x-rays, EKG, MRI, CT scan or been advised to undergo further testing, surgery or treatment? 20.In the last 10 years, has any applicant seen, received treatment from or consulted any doctor, or any other person providing health care services for any other condition or symptom(s) not listed on this application?
In late 2003, a team of researchers identified the specific location on a human chromosome by analyzing blood samples from 53 families in which at least one member had a colon cancer or precancerous colon polyp.
Is there a difference between a sissile polyp and a flat polyp. Can either one be a cause of cancer
In Australia, the lifetime risk of developing bowel cancer before the age of 75 years is around 1 in 18 for men and 1 in 26 for women, and this is one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world.
Anal cancer and colon cancer are not exactly the same thing. Colon cancer occurs in the colon, also known as the large intestine. It usually occurs as the result of malignant (cancer) degeneration of a precancerous lesion known as a polyp. Anal cancer occurs in the anal canal. A different type of cell lines the anal canal and thus, it is a different type of cancer. They metastasize (spread) differently and are treated in somewhat different ways depending on the cell type involved.
Had a colonoscopy this week, and my doctor said that a 12mm colon polyp is considered medium size.
a 10mm polyp is less than a half inch in diameter. Whether that is considered small or large depends on its location.
It means that the cancer has invaded past the surface where it originated from further into the organ that is seen microscopically or minimally. Chances are from my experience, you're talking about colon cancer and it's probably a polyp. It means that the cancer is not neatly on the surface of the polyp anymore and that there are cancer cells going into the stalk of the polyp. More importantly you should see if the margins are clear, meaning that the removal of the tissue has hopefully removed the cancer. Microinvasion means that you should be vigilant with your follow-ups, but it's less concerning than frank invasion.
The cecum is located at the beginning of the large intestine. If there is a mass, or polyp, on the cecum it could mean cancer. This type of cancer is colon cancer.
It means that the cancer has invaded past the surface where it originated from further into the organ that is seen microscopically or minimally. Chances are from my experience, you're talking about colon cancer and it's probably a polyp. It means that the cancer is not neatly on the surface of the polyp anymore and that there are cancer cells going into the stalk of the polyp. More importantly you should see if the margins are clear, meaning that the removal of the tissue has hopefully removed the cancer. Microinvasion means that you should be vigilant with your follow-ups, but it's less concerning than frank invasion.
It is a polyp. Good question!
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