Posts In: Cancer

Seven different pictograms that visually illustrate the risk of lymphoma under different circumstances including: in IBD patients, with Azathioprine, with Anti-TNF, with Azathioprine + Anti-TNF Therapy. Comparisons include: being injured by a bed mattress, death from an IBD emergency operation, and risk of dying in a car accident.

Colonic Dysplasia/Cancer Surveillance Objective: Early detection of colon cancer/dysplasia   Patient population: Patients with a known diagnosis of IBD whose disease is in endoscopic remission. Active inflammation precludes a detailed assessment of colonic dysplasia.   Highlight Box The applicability of some suggested recommendations in these guidelines may be impacted by…

Azathioprine and Mercaptopurine DOES TAKING THIOPURINES INCREASE THE RISK OF CANCER? People with IBD treated with thiopurines are at increased risk of cancer due to the drugs making the body’s tissues more susceptible and reducing the number of immune cells available to fight cancer. Studies suggest the overall risk of cancer for people…