Colon Polyps & Cancer

COLON POLYPS & CANCER RISK

Colon Polyps seen during Colonoscopy need to be removed. if not removed polyps turn into cancer in 10 years.

Colonoscopy is done every 10 years from 45 to 75 years of age to remove polyps.

If polyps are detected and removed, repeat colonscopy is recommended every 3-5 years.

LEARN MORE:

• Colon Cancer Screening and Surveillance (AAFP)

• Colon Cancer Surveillance after Polypectomy (ACG)

• Colon Cancer Screening & Surveillance Intervals (MAYO)

• Cervical Cancer Screening - ASCCP Guidelines