Prevent colon cancer: Scientists discover a protein that stops tumor cells in the body. Both benign and malignant tumors can arise in the small intestine and large intestine.
Benign tumors in the colon are usually polyps or so-called adenomas, which arise from the glandular tissue in the intestinal mucosa and grow slowly. The danger is that polyps in the intestine can develop into malignant intestinal carcinoma over the years. Early detection and treatment is crucial for preventing not only colorectal cancer, but potentially other cancers.