• I was just diagnosed with Crohn's, but there is a history of bowel cancer in my family. What should I look out for?

My grandfather passed away from bowel cancer complications. I was just diagnosed with Crohn's disease 1 month ago. Should I think about further testing? When?

1 Answer

  • Oncologist
  • Bronx, New York

Depends on age of your father and you. There is an association, depends on pattern of involvement and duration of disease. Usually, not an immediate concern, but be sure to discuss with your GI specialist.

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