Colon Cancer Screening

Hyperplastic polyps are always benign. They do not have the potential to become cancerous. People who are found to have only hyperplastic polyps do not need special follow-up.

In the future, you may choose repeat colonoscopy or one of several different tests to screen for colon cancer. Each test has its own advantages and disadvantages. There is no "right" test for colon cancer. Keep in mind that any type of screening is better than no screening at all.

Please continue with the guide to choose a colon cancer screening test that makes the most sense for you.

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Online Medical Reviewer: Faculty of Harvard Medical School Date Last Reviewed: 7/12/2006 Date Last Modified: 6/27/2006 Source: from Harvard Health Decision Guides, Harvard Health Publications, Copyright © 2007 by President and Fellows of Harvard College. All rights reserved. Used with permission of StayWell.

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