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If colon cancer develops from polyps after 10-15 years, then why are so many young people in their 20's getting it? did they have polyps from the time they were children?
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No. The incidence pf polyps has increased due to earlier and more frequent tests. Not all polyps become malignant. No overwhelmingly they did not have polyps when they were children.
Answered 2/10/2023
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