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Colorectal Polyps: Polyp growths in the colon or rectum. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Colorectal Polyps is available below.
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Most types of colorectal cancer begin with polyps (or grape-like growths on the lining of the colon and rectum). Polyps are very common in people over age 50 and usually are benign (not cancerous). But some polyps do develop slowly over the years into cancer, often causing no symptoms. Screening tests can find polyps that can be removed, preventing cancer. Screening tests can also pick up colorectal cancer at an early stage, when it can be cured. (Source: excerpt from Colorectal Cancer: NWHIC)
Polyps are benign growths on the inner wall of the colon and rectum. They are fairly common in people over age 50. Some types of polyps increase a person's risk of developing colorectal cancer. (Source: excerpt from What You Need To Know About Cancer of the Colon and Rectum: NCI)
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