Colon Cancer in Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis (IBD): Everything You Need to Know (2026)

⚠️ Medical Disclaimer This video is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Every patient is unique. Please discuss your symptoms, treatment and surveillance plan with your own gastroenterologist or healthcare professional. ⸻ If you live with Ulcerative Colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease (i.e. collectively called Inflammatory Bowel Disease, or IBD), it’s completely understandable to worry about your risk of bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer. Many patients ask me: “Why does IBD increase cancer risk?” “How high is my actual risk?” “When & How often do I need colonoscopy?” “Can my medication cause cancer?” "What can I do to prevent the cancer?" In this video, I will answer each of these important questions in detail (updated for 2026). I’m Dr Ryan Choi (theGastroDoc), a gastroenterologist, IBD specialist and PhD scientist focused on IBD-associated colorectal cancer, and I break down the science in a simple, visual and practical way. ⸻ 🔎 What You Will Learn • How chronic inflammation in Crohn’s & UC drives cancer development • How cancer risk changes based on the part of the bowel involved in IBD • The three major risk factors: duration, extent, severity of inflammation • What to look for in your Colonoscopy report to assess your risk • When to start colonoscopy surveillance (8-year rule) • 2025 BSG (British Society of Gastroenterology) guidance on how often to repeat colonoscopy • Whether IBD medications increase or reduce cancer risk • The three most effective steps to keep your cancer risk low ⸻ Links: If you have enjoyed this video, and want to understand HOW colorectal cancer develop in IBD, you will love this video:    • Can Ulcerative Colitis & Crohn's (IBD) Cau...   Here is the BSG guideline on Colorectal Cancer surveillance in IBD (2025): https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/202...