Hello everyone so I got a CT scan with IV contrast and the report revealed " sigmoid colon thickening " . Anyone had the same?

[Delanna]

.Hello everyone so I got a CT scan with IV contrast and the report revealed " sigmoid colon thickening " . Anyone had the same?

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator]

Hi Delanna,

Thanks for posting with us. I have not experienced a sigmoid colon thickening. This is the first I have heard about such a thing. I would assume the thickening is noticed from a change from a prior CT scan result? I see it could be an inflammation issue. What did your gastro team say about it and what's the plan moving forward?

I do hope there are others on this site which may have experienced something like this. Perhaps they can contribute some insight here.

Thank you,

~Tom, GCCA Survivor - Colon Cancer Connected Site Administrator.

Just a reminder - this group is here to offer support, share experiences, and offer our thoughts - but this is not medical advice, and you should always consult your medical professional(s). Additionally, for all emergencies, seek urgent medical care, never delay.

[Delanna in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

Hi thank you for your response. It only revealed edema and sigmoid colon thickening and recommended colonoscopy

[GCCA-Survivor Administrator in reply to Delanna]

"recommended" ... If it were me, I'd go ahead and get the colonoscopy. That would be playing it safe on the side of knowing rather than speculating what's going on.

I have a history with the word "recommended" in my medical journey. 😂. In 2012 it was "recommended" I get genetic testing. I did it. I didn't think it did much for me at the time. It wasn't covered by insurance. In 2014 it was what got me included in a game changing clinical trial. So, the genetic testing was the most important thing I did and it was a "recommendation"🤔

[Delanna in reply to GCCA-Survivor]

yes of course I will go for colonoscopy but I have high anxiety of the procedure … I would accept whatever it is in the long run but the whole procedure scares me lol. I mean I have so many symptoms which bothers me it is always constant

[jennwhite80]

I had a sigmoidoscopy in November that showed the same thing but biopsies came back clear . Praying yours does as well