COLOSCOPY

[SMILEY856]

MY TEST CAME BACK FINED AFTER HAVING A COLOSCOPY DONE. THE DOCTOR SAID THERE WAS NO ABNORMAL CELLS THERE SO NOW I HAVE TO COME BACK EVERY 6 MONTHS FOR A PAP.. SO WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP AFTER THAT.

[icyjun]

Hi,

I was diagnosed with dysplasia in 2006. I had a colonoscopy done. I went back for a follow-up in 6 months. However, I did not go back for 2 years. What are the chances of abnormal cells progressing.

[DrNoopurMD]

Hi,

Since your colonoscopy was clear with no abnormal cells, chances of cancer are ruled out.
A routine pap smear every 6 months will help pick up any abnormality in the cervical cells early.
You need to follow up on that. Do let me know if you need more information.

[veora]

There is no next step, you should always go every 6 month for a pap... just to keep an eye on you so that they should be sure that nothing is wrong. its just a routine pap smear to check abnormal cells.