From the archives Sept.25,2002 on colon polyps

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As many of our current CC support members might know

Ed is 's Dad and also did research for us on various topics.

I might also note as an FYI that 's widow Sindee is working in the

Cancer research field.

Here is a post Ed did for a woman with polyps who was worried about her

diagnosis.

Date: Mon Sep 23, 2002 6:47 pm

Subject: Some Colorectal Dysplasia definition(s)

Here's what I came up with:

" dysplasia: altered appearance under the microscope of the cells

lining the colon which is indicative of SUSCEPTIBILITY to develop

malignancy. "

And: " Often the first sign that cancer MAY BE developing is called

dysplasia. Dysplasia means the cells lining your colon or rectum look

as if they will turn into cancer. "

So this would indicate you DO NOT HAVE cancer, but a condition that

must be watched. I hope this is of some help.