Friday, May 1, 2009

Is it true what I read about Ulcerative Colitis that we are more prone to colon cancer

Is it true what I read about Ulcerative Colitis that we are more prone to colon cancer?
Just wondering what the percentage of people who have Ulcerative Colities is in getting colon cancer?
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1 :
I don't know of any percentages but your risk of colon cancer is determined by how well or how poorly you manage your condition. If you only have a few episodes each year, your risks will be lower. If you have frequent flare-ups, then your risk is going to be higher. Any time you have chronic (all the time for a long time) inflammation of any mucus membranes (your bowel) - it places you at higher risk for the cells mutating into cancer cells. Work on your diet and medications to keep this under good control.
2 :
Yes it is true. The risk varies with the age of onset, the extent of involvement and the duration of active disease. Roughly the risk at 10 years is around 2% at 30 years it is about 18%.
3 :
Yes it is true. Any constant irritation can be a precursor to cancer. Your doctor will recommend the frequencies in which you should have periodic colonoscopies.
4 :
maybe it would be easier to check how many people with colon cancer had colitis. just guessing 80%. i don't think a bowel that is emptied and disease free would harbor cancer.

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