Researchers found that 30% (3 of 10) of "harmless" hyperplastic colon polyps actually carry cancer-driving gene mutations like APC and BRAF. DNA profiling of these precancerous growths could help doctors identify high-risk patients and stop colorectal cancer before it starts

Researchers found that 30% (3 of 10) of "harmless" hyperplastic colon polyps actually carry cancer-driving gene mutations like APC and BRAF. DNA profiling of these precancerous growths could help doctors identify high-risk patients and stop colorectal cancer before it starts