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A member asked:
I have many polyps and a flat polyp on the right side of my colon. does that mean i have cancer?
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Not necessarily: ...As some polyps do not develop into cancer. That said, if you have "many" polyps, it may be to your benefit to visit a specialist in cancer genetics. Some folks carry inherited traits (genes) that lead to polyposis and different kinds of cancers. Talk to your pcp or gastroenterologist about this.
Answered 2/22/2021
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