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3rd year test, changes

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tambdy
tambdy

so seen doctor yesterday after biopsies, the barretts is now 8cm with changes from scope 3 years ago but no dysplacia.

i am kind of stuck if this means the changes will eventually go to cancer or not and the doctor has just said re scope in 3 years.

Anyone any idea?

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  • sashla
    sashla tambdy

    Posted

    Hi Tambdy,

    Sounds like the only change was that your Barretts grew a bit. No dysplasia is the key. Dysplasia is pre cancerous cells and you don't have any which is why you can wait another 3 years for a scope.

    Cheers

    • tambdy
      tambdy sashla

      Posted

      Thanks Sashla, 

      I was thinking that myself but the fact that they said the cells had changed was concerning. I am thinking the next stage is Dysplasia but hopefully by daily changes it will slow the progression. 

      Do you have any idea what the procedure is if it goes to Dysplasia?

      Thanks 

    • sashla
      sashla tambdy

      Posted

      My understanding is that they just burn or freeze the cells off which should totally eliminate the dysplasia. Then you have more frequent check ups for a while.

      There's more info about it from other people's experiences on this website.

    • tambdy
      tambdy sashla

      Posted

      Hi Sashla, 

      Thanks for that, i have not really read much about it and just burried my head in the sand.. 

      I think it's about time i take it more seriously. 

    • sashla
      sashla tambdy

      Posted

      Haha Tambdy, I was the same!

      Cheers

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