Living with hyperplastic polyps. Getting polyps removed before they become cancerous lowers your risk of developing colorectal or stomach cancer by almost 80 percent. Most hyperplastic polyps in your stomach or colon are harmless and won't ever become cancerous.

Do hyperplastic polyps turn into cancer?

Hyperplastic polyps are typically benign (they aren't pre-cancers or cancers) and are not a cause for concern.

What happens if polyps are not removed?

The most common are hyperplastic and adenomatous polyps. Hyperplastic polyps do not have the potential to become cancerous. However, some adenomatous polyps can turn into cancer if not removed. Patients with adenomatous polyps have an increased chance of developing more polyps.