It is possible that your risk of colorectal cancer can increase because of IBD. Cancer risk increases with ulcerative colitis or Crohn\’s that affects the large intestine, having IBD longer than 8 years, or chronic severe inflammation of the colon or rectum. You can minimize your risk of colorectal cancer by working with your doctor on a treatment plan to keep IBD in remission, along with regular colorectal cancer screenings.