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had a colonoscopy about 6 months ago they found a small polop they zoomed in on it i saw it on the screen but left it after the test i asked the nurse why he didnt remove it she said it would cause more complications and better to leave it where it is when i got my results back there was no sighn of the polop on there now im getting a little worried that they should have removed it just wondered what i should do it was only one polop but i was told they should be removed if found thanks 

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    Hello darrenp, 

    I think perhaps the best thing to do if you are worried is give your GP a call and mention the situation in detail - do explain that when you got your results back there was no sign of the polyp being mentioned but that the nurse thought best not to remove it. I think it would be a good idea to discuss this with your doctor or specialist (if you have a follow up appointment) who will be in the best position to advise you further. I definitely think it is worth bringing it up just to be sure that the right course of action was taken. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

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    Thanks for your reply I think I will see my gp about it my wife said I'm being silly as she said if it was important they would have removed it just don't understand why it wasnt on my report 

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