Benign – Not cancerous

Familial Adenomatous Polyposis – An inherited condition in which multiple polyps develop in the intestine and rectum. People with this condition have a high risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Fiber – The indigestible part of plants. It is also called “bulk” or “roughage”.

Lymph Nodes – Small, bean-shaped glands scattered throughout the body along the lymphatic system. These nodes filter bacteria or cancer cells that travel through the lymphatic system.

Lymphatic System – The lymph nodes, bone marrow, spleen and thymus gland. This system produces and stores infection-fighting cells which circulate through the body in lymph fluid.

Malignant – Cancerous

Oncology – A branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of cancer.

Polyps – An abnormal growth projecting from any of the inner lining of the stomach, colon or rectum. Polyps are generally benign but can become malignant over time.