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What is the risk of an ulcerative colitis patient developing colon cancer?

April 26, 2017colitis colon cancer developing patient risk ulcerative

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What is the risk of an ulcerative colitis patient developing colon cancer?

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Not every person with UC will develop colon cancer. People with long-standing UC (i.e., more than 10 years) have a somewhat higher risk of developing colon cancer than the general population. Early detection and monitoring is extremely important and can greatly impact progression of colon cancer.