Gastric polyp is three centimeters, is it possible for it to become cancerous?

Gastric polyps of three centimeters are cancerous, so you should go to the hospital in time for treatment. Gastric polyp is a limited, elevated lesion formed by the gastric mucosa protruding from the gastric cavity. The occurrence of gastric polyps is related to many factors, including long-term chronic inflammatory stimulation of the gastric mucosa (e.g. Helicobacter pylori infection, bile reflux), long-term use of proton pump inhibitors, genetic factors, and bad habits (e.g., smoking, alcohol consumption, high-fat diet, low-fiber diet, etc.). The risk of cancer may be increased in gastric polyps ≥1 cm in diameter, and endoscopic resection is usually recommended. In order to identify whether a gastric polyp has developed into a malignant polyp, the diagnosis can be confirmed by pathologic biopsy, which is usually sent to the pathology department for biopsy after endoscopic resection. If the polyp is diagnosed as a benign lesion, surgical removal is sufficient, and annual review in the hospital is sufficient. If the polyp is malignant, surgical treatment is required, and timely consultation is recommended.