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Banjo_25
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I’ve recently had a lot of bleeding, gushes of blood so went to see the GP and I was referred for a colonoscopy.

i had it done yesterday, 3 polyps were found, 2 were removed but the 3rd was 3.5cm and so much to big to remove. It had been biopsied but I can’t help but worry that due to its size that it’s much more than a polyp. 
I’ve read about people being told during their colonoscopy that they have cancer, is that standard practice? Would I have been told if they thought it could be cancerous. 

Has anybody had a polyp this size and everything turn out ok?

Im worried sick, im only 35 and have a 4 year old and newborn baby, I cant seem to focus on anything other than waiting for the results at the moment. 

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    Hello Banjo_25, 

    It is normal to be worried about this big polyp that was found and I am not sure what the standard practice actually is but I am keeping everything crossed that the biopsy will confirm that this was just a polyp. I hope that you won't have to wait too long for these important results and that it all turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    You are bound to be super anxious while waiting for results and this is a feeling that many members of our community will relate to. Keep well away if you can from the temptation to look anything up on Google as this will only increase your anxiety and will never give you satisfactory answers - we have some helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news.

    I hope that you will also hear from other members of our community who have had a polyp of this size and that they will be happy to share their experience with you. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    My husband had a colonoscopy just before Christmas and was told during the coloniscopy his polyp was cancerous

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