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4. Can Polyps Become Cancerous?

In most cases, uterine polyps are benign, meaning that they are not cancerous. There are some cases, however, where the polyps become cancerous. Some types of uterine cancer show up as uterine polyps. If the doctor finds any polyps, they will be removed and sent to a lab for testing to ensure they are not cancerous.

Uterine polyps cancer

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