Prevent colon cancer: Scientists discover a protein that stops tumor cells in the body. Benign cell changes in the intestine can develop into a malignant tumor.

Both benign and malignant tumors can arise in the small intestine and large intestine. Colon cancer screening is important to detect benign precursors and prevent cancer.read Survival rates for the most common types of cancer are now over 50 percent This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication. It in no way replaces a visit to the doctor.