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Can diverticulitis disease cause colon cancer later on over the years.

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No: They are two different diseases. And there's nothing between them to relate them.

Answered 3/6/2015

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A member asked:

Can diverticulitis disease cause colon cancer later on over the years.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rafael Lugo answered

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