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Is colitis associated with colon cancer?
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Sometimes: Some patients with a long-standing history of ulcerative colitis can develop colon cancers- this typically happens in those with a 20-30 year history of colitis. Patients with colitis from infections are not at increased risk.
Answered 3/4/2014
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