A 21-year-old member asked:
I'm native american am i more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 18 years experience
Family History: Your family history (colon cancer, colon polyps and even breast/ovarian cancers) are more important than your ethnic background.
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Dr. Michael Murrayanswered
Breast Surgery 34 years experience
No: Im not aware of any increased risk of colon cancer in native americans. If you have a family history that is different. Be sure to be referred for colon screening at age 50 or sooner if you have a family history.
5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 23-year-old member asked:
I'm middle eastern am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 18 years experience
Family History: Your family history (colon cancer, colon polyps and even breast/ovarian cancers) are more important than your ethnic background.
6.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
I'm Asian am I more susceptible to getting colon polyps?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jeffrey Crespinanswered
Gastroenterology 29 years experience
No: In general asians have a lower incidence of colon cancer and colon polyps than the average population. This is due to several factors including eating more fish and vegetables and less red meat.
6.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Apr 12, 2014
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