Colon Polyps

Colon polyps are fleshy growths that occur on the inside (the lining) of the large intestine, also known as the colon. An estimated 50% of people over the age of 60 will harbor at least one polyp. When certain types of polyps grow large enough, they can become cancerous, leading to a type of cancer called colon cancer. Once a polyp reaches two centimetres or approximately one inch in size, the cancer risk is in excess of 20%. Out of [...]