Hi, you didn't mention where the tumor is located and the size of the mass. If it measures >2.5cm, there's a 50/50 chance of malignancy. My tumor was removed during colonoscopy - it's 2.5cm and hard. They can't take out the whole thing. I had a piecemeal polypectomy. I'm surprised that your doctor didn't send you for an endoscopic ultrasound which may reveal useful info re lymph nodes. Anyway, don't worry too much. Even if it's cancer w/ lymph spread, it's still highly curable!
Today was the flexible Sigmoidoscopy. Prior to the procedure the doc stopped in the room to see me and stated that he was surprised when the last biopsy came back benign. He thinks that the lymphoid involvement may just be inflammation. He took another round of samples today and sent those with photos to the path lab. During the procedure he stated that he had never seen anything like this and was not sure what the issue is. He did say (and I can confirm) that the masses did not look as bad today as they were prior. I am now very confused as this is so weird.
I was kind of wondering if they are not some kind of miss placed endrometriosis as today they looked better and I was at the end of my cycle as opposed to being in the middle of my cycle before.
I do feel some what better as the doctor was confident that we would have the same begin results again with these biopsies and with the explanation of they inflammation. Now we just wait. My follow up is not till the 25th.
Sorry, but no. Make sure they take plenty of samples to biopsy when they go in for a second look. If you can't get good answers, get a second opinion. You want the second opinion to see the original slides, don't let they give you re-cuts.
I hope it turns out well for you. Be sure to let us know what you discover.