2.5cm Caecum polyp found on colon in March. Finally due to have an EMR colonoscopy in December

Hi all, new here, trying to  well not sure what I'm trying.

I first had a colonoscopy in 2023, after the home stool test found traces of blood, on that visit they removed 3 polyps, I had my 2nd colonoscopy at the beginning of March 2025, at a different clinic where they found 2 small polyps and removed them, she then moved on to the caecum part of my colon where she found a large 2.5cm polyp which had like 3 parts to it and grown over a colon flap.

She said she couldn't remove it as it was too big and grown over the flap, it would need a specialist within the trust to perform it, and she said must be followed up within one month

I heard nothing, contacted my doctor who told me it was nothing to with them, I contacted the clinic that did the colonoscopy they said it was nothing to do with them, I contacted the Hospital trust and they said they had no appointment referral for me, this went round in circles.

I complained to PAL, still nothing, I tried the Hospital one more time to be told the same thing, no referral, I asked if she could just check the system, then I heard oh my God it's here it says must be followed up within one month, I will send this to the relevant people.

I now have an appointment for December to have a EMR colonoscopy if it's possible.

  1. My stools are sometimes black as coal and stick, sometimes like dark cornflakes, I have pain in my right lower abdomen, loads of wind  feel really lethargic, so I'm wondering if anyone going through this has had any of my symptoms, I'm just worried as the picture of the polyp looks like some pictures I've seen of colon cancer.
    1. So I'm left in a world of turmoil, nobody has anything like I'm experiencing, makes me more worried, roll on the 5th December, I will know one way or another.
  • Hello Aidy

    I'm sorry to hear about all that you've been through and the delays that you've experienced in being referred for this procedure due to administrative errors. It's understandable that you're feeling worried about things. 

    Hopefully, when you see the specialists on the 8th they will be able to give you some reassurance about things. 

    If it would help to talk things through with one of our team of nurses, you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. 

    Keep in touch and let us know how you get on Aidy. We're here for you. 

    Best wishes,  
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator