Things You Need to Know About Crohn’s Disease and Colorectal Cancer

onstrated that 8% of those who had Crohn’s disease for 30 years developed colorectal cancer, while only 3% developed the cancer for those who had Crohn’s for only ten years.

How to lower colon cancer risk if you have Crohn’s disease

Having Crohn’s disease does not automatically result in colorectal cancer, but preventative measures should be done if you want to lower your risk.

• Work closely with your gastroenterologist

Since there is no known cure for Crohn’s disease, it is the inflammation that should be managed. Your gastroenterologist will provide you with a routine surveillance, including routine visits to manage treatment plans and …read more