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Bowel Cancer Alert: Two Polyp Types Increase Risk Fivefold, Study Finds

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News18•14-03-2026, 23:45

Bowel Cancer Alert: Two Polyp Types Increase Risk Fivefold, Study Finds

•A study reveals two types of colon polyps (adenomas and serrated polyps) can increase bowel cancer risk fivefold.
•This high-risk combination, found in nearly half of serrated polyp patients, is more common than expected.
•Researchers reviewed over 8,400 colonoscopy records, finding a five times greater risk for those with both polyp types.
•Dr. Molla Wassie emphasizes early detection and regular monitoring, as these polyps may represent separate, simultaneous cancer pathways.
•Serrated polyps may develop into cancer faster; regular colonoscopy screening is crucial, especially for those over 45 or with family history.

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