I have no family history of cancers at all except an aunt who died from breast cancer. But, I have had ulcerative colitis for around 5-6 years in the entire colon (and 1 yrbefore that on the left side only). I am going to start my yearly screenings in a week..(full colonoscopy with biopsies) apparently because my risk of cancer increases after living with UC for that long.. should i be worried or are the chances still very slim? I ve been in remission for 5 years now but i read that the period in which the disease is in remission has no connection to the chances of getting cancer.. any thoughts?
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hi, i also have UC but i've only been recently diagnosed in June 2007, i think the scans will give you the answer you need, both my grandparents have cancer, and others family members have died of certain cancers on both sides of my family, so i guess there is always a risk. I believe to have gone into remission but have you ever experienced a relapse as i dont know if that is what im going through at the moment because some of my symptons are returning...anyway i think because not much as been found out about the disease itself, i.e. actual source and cure, there is not a correct answer to your questions as the information isn't fully delveloped itself, add me to msn if you wish if you reply to this email :)
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