How often should colonoscopy be performed after removal of cancerous polyp?
Patient: hi Dr. Grief I am a 70 yr. old male, how often should I be having a colonoscopy, I had a pre cancerous polyp removed about 12 yrs ago and have had three colonoscopy's since, I am scheduled for another in 2016, all procedures have been negative since original 12 yrs. ago. jim Doctor: ok, do u ave any family history. u have to undergo colonoscopy as it is very essential ans screeing meethod of detecting cancer at precancerous stage. and u have a history in the past. so i will suggest u to undergo colonoscopy.