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Am I going to get cancer because I have IBD?


People with IBD are at an increased risk of developing colon cancer.  Having regular endoscopies will help identify polyps that could potentially develop into cancer.

 
 


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There may be variations in treatment that your physician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.