What Is a Polyp Inside the Colon?

What Is a Polyp Inside the Colon? (0:56)

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.

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