Colon polyps: Fast facts

Colon polyps: Fast facts (00:00:19)
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Colon polyps are growths in your large intestine—your colon.

The cause of most colon polyps is not known, but they are common in adults.

Over time, some polyps can turn into colorectal cancer.

But it usually takes many years for that to happen.

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