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. The risk of developing colon cancer is higher in people over 50, but the disease is also being diagnosed in more and more younger people. Early detection and treatment is crucial not only for the prevention of colorectal cancer, but potentially other types of cancer.