Do colon polyps always turn into cancer if not removed?
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Dr. Monica Borkar of NorthShore University HealthSystem answered:Polyps tend to grow slowly over time and do not always result in cancer. That being said, however, the chance of cancer formation increases as the polyp increases in size. This is why we remove polyps at the time of colonoscopy.
Polyps tend to grow slowly over time and do not always result in cancer. That being said, however, the chance of cancer formation increases as the polyp increases in size. This is why we remove polyps at the time of colonoscopy. More -
RealAge answered:Polyps are small, painless tissue growths that can form in the colon for reasons that are not clear. Most polyps are benign and in their present form are not a threat to health. But some colon polyps can turn cancerous, or malignant, and malignant tumors in the colon are life threatening.
Keep in mind, however, that most polyps do not develop into colon cancer. Furthermore, polyps that have been detected in the colon can be removed, eliminating the possibility that a particular polyp will turn cancerous.Polyps are small, painless tissue growths that can form in the colon for reasons that are not clear. Most polyps are benign and in their present form are not a threat to health. But some colon polyps can turn cancerous, or malignant, and... More
