This is a good topic to follow my last one. Nearly all colon cancers develop from a pre-existing colon polyp. This adds further credence to screening for colon polyps. The majority of polyps are benign. Adenomatous polyps have malignant potential and most hyperplastic polyps do not. Adenomatous polyps, in the greater majority of cases, are the precursors to most colon cancers. By removing them, we should lower the risks of colon cancer in that individual. It apparently takes some time before an adenomatous polyp undergoes malignant change. I encourage my patients over 50 to get their colonoscopy. Get your screening if you have not. Doc
