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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP has a family history of colon cancer and a history of endometrial polyps, which increases the risk of colorectal polyps. She is higher than average risk. This should have been a colonoscopy at age 45.[/quote]

I’m OP. At 45 I didn’t have a family history of colon cancer. My uncle died of colon cancer in the last couple of years. He was also well into his 70s, and my mom’s half brother so I’m not sure whether that really counts as “family history” but I’ll discuss with the doctor. When I was 45 the recommendation was to start at 50. When that recommendation changed I was screened. So as far as I’m concerned, everything proceeded as it should have.[/quote]

OP, do you have any history of uterine (endometrial) cancer in your family?  Many people aren't aware that colon and uterine cancer run together in families and having one in your family history can increase your risk for the other (even in the absence of Lynch Syndrome). My grandmother died of uterine cancer in her 80's but there was no colon cancer in our family at all.  Many did have a history of polyps.  As it turns out I was diagnosed with colon cancer at 45.  I wish I'd been more educated on these potential red flags.

Not trying to scare you--just want to be sure you're aware.  Chance are good that everything is fine.  Best of luck![/quote]

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