A polyp inside the colon is a growth that is a cancer precursor, says Roger Hsiung, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Southern Hills Hospital. In this video, he explains how long it might take for a polyp to turn into cancer.
Did you know that colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.? Experts explain how to prevent, diagnose and treat colon cancer, including why everyone needs a colonoscopy starting at age 50.
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