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Abstract
Have you ever been diagnosed with colon polyps? If you have, it’s important that you share this information with your family. Researchers have found that family members of patients with some types of colonic polyps may be at increased risk for developing colon cancer. So, if your physician diagnoses you with colon polyps, make sure to ask whether your family should be tested.This content is limited to qualifying members.
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