Colon Polyps and Colon Cancer Risk
Virtually all colon cancer develops from adenomatous polyps in the colon, generally referred to simply as colon polyps. Although polyps don't always become cancerous, a personal or family history of polyps puts you at higher risk for colon cancer.
Source: About.com Colon Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: coloncancer.guide at about.com Tags: health Source Type: news
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