Re: Worried about colon cancer risk
Hi there, bowel cancer grows slowly so people don't need checks all the time. Your Dad was older when he was found to have polyps and they were benign. You may be at a higher risk of getting polyps (ask your Dr) and maybe have a colonoscopy when you turn 40.
When does your Dad get his next one? I remember a specialist saying that it can take ten years for a polyp to grow and turn cancerous! Ask your Dr and get some more info from a reliable source, Take care.
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