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Is it possible for me to have colon cancer without polyps?
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Yes: Not only from polyps , colon cancer can develop as cancers.
Answered 6/24/2020
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Yes, but uncommon: Vast majority of the colon cancers arise in polyps. People with inflammatory bowel disease and some with a particular genetic anomaly may develop colon cancer without polyps. Colonoscopy is an effective preventive measure because it allows visualization and removal of polyps.
Answered 4/29/2020
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