MisB I Just Dont Understand?

[Mary]

I thought people with Crohns get colonoscopys regularly. Why would it not have been caught sooner?

 

[DustyKat]

The cancer is most likely located where the scope can't reach. If I remember correctly Bev's Crohns is in here ileum so that would most likely explain why they didn't find it until she was operated on.

Dusty.

 

[gypsigirl28]

i agree with Dustykat, I do believe that is where the crohns was located and why it was not caught until now. Of course this is something that only Bev can answer for sure.

 

[vonfunk]

While I have UC, and not crohns. My doctor thinks I should have my colon removed as a precaution against cancer. Due to the amount psuedo-polyps that have formed in my colon, he said that if I develop cancer, it would take them awhile to find it.

 

[Becky]

I also think it is where the crohns is located. I was told I do not need then on a regular basis b/c of where my crohns is

 

[kenny]

They tell me it takes 10 years from initial onset of severe symptoms until we truly hit the higher risk category that warrants annual inspections. And from what I understand abnormal growth in the small intestine is rather rare even in Crohn's patients.

 

[Crohn's 35]

They tell me it takes 10 years from initial onset of severe symptoms until we truly hit the higher risk category that warrants annual inspections. And from what I understand abnormal growth in the small intestine is rather rare even in Crohn's patients.

I think you are correct. My Gi knows I hav regular scopes every year and chances of Cancer is nil.

 

[kenny]

I think you are correct. My Gi knows I hav regular scopes every year and chances of Cancer is nil.

The large intestine is a different story all together.