What are polyps?
You may already have heard about colon polyps. These abnormal cell growths are more likely to develop as we age. They occur in the colon and are removed during colonoscopies. The most common type resembles broccoli, with a stalk and a bulbous growth at the end.
But can polyps form anywhere else? What causes them? And, are polyps cancerous?
Read on to learn the answers to these questions and more.&...

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