{"id":12327,"date":"2025-08-13T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=12327"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:17:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T21:17:59","slug":"what-happens-if-a-polyp-is-found-in-your-colon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/what-happens-if-a-polyp-is-found-in-your-colon\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If a Polyp is Found in Your Colon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-12328 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-648840346.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\">Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, but only if y<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\">ou have been screened for\u00a0warning signs while you are still healthy. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\">Cancer screenings can find precancerous growths<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\"> or polyps,<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\"> as m<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65655707 BCX8\">ost colorectal cancers start as polyps.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW65655707 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are different types of colon and rectal polyps. They include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hyperplastic polyps: These polyps are not precancerous, and doctors generally remove them anyway, just to be safe.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adenomas: These colon polyps are precancerous and can take seven to 10 or more years to evolve into cancer\u2014if it ever does. Overall, only 5% of adenomas progress to cancer, but your risk is hard to predict. Doctors remove all the adenomas they find.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sessile serrated polyps: These polyps were once thought harmless; however, this type of adenoma is now known to be risky and is also removed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thankfully, polyps aren\u2019t cancer, and most of them will not develop into cancer. This can only happen if they are caught in the precancerous phase before they have a chance to grow and turn into cancer.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After polyps are removed, you will need to return for an additional colonoscopy. There is a 25% to 30 % chance that a repeat colonoscopy will find additional polyps. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may need to come back for follow-up testing to see if more polyps have grown in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The follow-up care you will need if polyps were removed during your colonoscopy depends on your family history, personal risk factors, and the type of polyps found. Your healthcare provider can help you understand your risk and next steps.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the polyps found were benign, your healthcare provider might recommend continuing your usual recommended screening schedule. Sometimes, if many benign polyps were found, your healthcare provider might recommend a more frequent schedule for getting routine colonoscopies. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If the polyps were pre-cancerous, your healthcare provider may recommend getting a repeat colonoscopy within one to three years. Sometimes, repeating the procedure within six months may be best, because your healthcare provider will want to check the area where each polyp was removed and look for other polyps or problems. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If polyps were removed during your colonoscopy, this can put you at a higher risk for developing colorectal cancer. This is especially true if you had multiple polyps found, if they were large, or if they are the types of polyps that have a higher risk of becoming cancerous. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along with getting routine testing, there are several steps you can take to help reduce your risk of colorectal cancer, including:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintaining a healthy weight<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Getting regular physical activity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding red meat and processed foods<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Avoiding alcohol<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quitting smoking<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can receive a colorectal cancer screening from a gastroenterologist at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center\u2019s\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/clinical-services\/ambulatory-care\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ambulatory Care Center<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. To schedule an appointment, please call (718) 206-7001.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, but only if you have been screened for\u00a0warning signs while you are still healthy. Cancer screenings can find precancerous growths or polyps, as most colorectal cancers start as polyps.\u00a0 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/what-happens-if-a-polyp-is-found-in-your-colon\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":43,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2097,5,1,61,14,4],"tags":[405,2214,2215],"class_list":["post-12327","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cancer","category-general-health","category-health","category-lifestyle","category-mens-health","category-womens-health","tag-colon-cancer-screening","tag-colon-polyps","tag-polyps"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12327","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/43"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12327"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12327\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12329,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12327\/revisions\/12329"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12327"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12327"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12327"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}