Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the U.S. About 4% of people will get colon cancer during their lifetime.
Most colon cancers start off as small growths called polyps on the inside lining of the colon. Polyps form when cells in the colon grow out of control. Over time, these polyps can grow larger, and some may turn into a colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women in the U.S. About 4% of people will get colon cancer during their lifetime.
Most colon cancers start off as small growths called polyps on the inside lining of the colon. Polyps form when cells in the colon grow out of control. Over time, these polyps can grow larger, and some may turn into a colon cancer.
