Does inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase my risk of colon cancer?
Does inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increase my risk of colon cancer?
There is an elevated risk of colon cancer with IBD but that risk is lower if patients stay on their medicine and inflammation is reduced. Learn more from Dr. Eugene Yen of NorthShore University HealthSystem about the risks of IBD and colon cancer.
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