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Colon Cancer Associated with Non-Polypoid Lesions

March 5, 2008 by MedHeadlines  
Filed under Cancer, Elderly Care, Lifestyle, Prevention, colon cancer

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Non-polypoid colorectal neoplasms (NP-CRNs) may be linked to a higher risk of colon cancer than the more commonly sought after colorectal polyps. Current cancer screening focuses mainly on identification of polypoid growths, however recent evidence suggests that flat NP-CRNs may develop cancer as well. Read more

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