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New test may predict which IBD patients have higher colorectal cancer risk

February 5, 2025

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Scientists are working on a new test to predict colorectal cancer in IBD patients. South_agency/Getty Images

People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer.
People with IBD often get screened for colorectal cancer every one to three years via colonoscopies.
Past research shows that it can be challenging to detect pre-cancerous cells in people with IBD.
Researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research in London have developed a new test…

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