Why chronic gut inflammation can turn into colon cancer

Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a chain reaction within the immune system that may help explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a much greater risk of colorectal cancer. The preclinical findings show how signals in the gut can trigger a surge of white blood cells from the bone marrow, creating conditions that encourage tumor growth. The work also points toward new ways to detect, track, and potentially reduce cancer risk in people with IB...