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Is inflammatory bowel disease more common than bowel cancer?

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Yes, by a magnitude of at least a hundred times.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 12/25/2022

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Yes, inflammatory bowel disease is much more common than any gastrointestinal cancer. If you have bleeding or reason to suspect that you have either condition, see your primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 1/25/2023

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