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“Is she at increased risk of colon cancer because of her Ulcerative Colitis?”

There is an increase in risk for Colon Cancer in Ulcerative colitis. This risk depends on the activity and extent of the disease. ADDED JUL 12TH, 2009
“Is there a genetic component to colon cancer?”

The genetic risk of colon cancer increases with a strong family history. Evaluation should occur at a younger age than the onset of disease in the parent. ADDED JUL 12TH, 2009
“How good is a colonoscopy at detecting colon cancer?”

Colonoscopy is 90 to 95% effective as a screening skill depending on the skill and experience of the colonoscopist. ADDED JUL 9TH, 2009
“I'm not eager to go in for a colonoscopy - are there any other tests I can do instead? #3”

New technologies such as virtual colonoscopy are not yet as complete a study as a traditional colonoscopy, and does not offer diagnostic removal or biopsy of the colon. ADDED JUL 7TH, 2009