ulcerative colitis is not a form of cancer. However if you have had
extensive or total colitis for many years,
you have a greater risk than normal of developing cancer
in the colon or rectum. It is possible todevelop dysplasia (pre-cancerous
changes) before the growth of an actual tumour. By lookingfor these changes
during a colonoscopy (see How
is UC diagnosed?), the doctor can checkwhether it is
advisable to have surgery to remove the colon. If you have had extensive UC foreight
years or more it is advisable to speak to your doctor. We have an Information
Sheet on Bowel Cancer and IBD
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