Personal medical history. Research shows that women with a history of cancer of the ovary, uterus, or breast have a somewhat increased chance of developing colorectal cancer. Also, a person who has already had colorectal cancer may develop this disease a second time. Family medical history. If many family members have had colorectal cancer, the chances increase even more.
Ulcerative colitis is a condition in which the lining of the colon becomes inflamed.
Having this condition increases a person's chance of developing colorectal cancer. Ulcerative Colitis Having one or more of these risk factors does not guarantee that a person will develop colorectal cancer. It just increases the chances. People may want to talk with a doctor about these risk factors. The doctor may be able to suggest ways to reduce the chance of developing colorectal cancer and can plan an appropriate schedule for checkups.