What I need to know about Colon Polyps On this page: - What are
colon polyps? - Are colon polyps cancerous? - Who gets colon
polyps? - What are the symptoms of colon polyps? - How does the
doctor test for colon polyps? - Who should get tested for colon
polyps? - How are colon polyps treated? - How can I prevent
colon polyps? - Points to Remember - Hope through Research -
Pronunciation Guide - For More Information What are colon
polyps? The large intestine is the long, hollow tube at the end
of your digestive tract. The large intestine absorbs water from
stool and changes it from a liquid to a solid. Stool is the
waste that passes through the rectum and anus as a bowel
movement. Are colon polyps cancerous? Some colon polyps are
benign, which means they are not cancer. But some types of
polyps may already be cancer or can become cancer. Flat polyps
can be smaller and harder to see and are more likely to be
cancer than raised polyps. Polyps can usually be removed during
colonoscopy—the test used to check for col