Why Staying on Your IBD Medication Matters
You may be receiving medications at Sage Infusion such as Remicade®, Entyvio®, Skyrizi®, Tremfya®, Tyruko®, or Stelara® to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). These medicines do more than control symptoms—they help protect your long-term health.
Inflammation Is the Real Problem
IBD causes chronic inflammation in the digestive tract. Even when symptoms are mild, inflammation can still be active inside the bowel. Uncontrolled inflammation over time can damage the lining of the colon, increase the risk of complications (strictures, fistulas, surgery), and raise the risk of colon cancer.
Why Controlling IBD Lowers Colon Cancer Risk
Long-term inflammation in the colon increases the chance of abnormal cell changes. The longer inflammation is active, the higher the risk. By keeping inflammation under control it reduces this risk. Sage infusion offers modern IBD medication infusions designed to heal the bowel—not just treat symptoms!
Good disease control = healthier colon = lower cancer risk
How Your IBD Medication Helps
Medications like biologics administered at Sage Infusion help to calm the immune system that drives inflammation, help the bowel lining heal, reduce flares and hospitalizations, as well as lower the risk of long-term complications, including colon cancer. These medications are often used long-term to keep inflammation quiet, even when you feel well.
Staying on schedule with your infusions at Sage Is Important
Skipping or delaying doses can allow inflammation to return. Never stop your medication without guidance as this may increase flare and cancer risk. If you have side effects or concerns, don’t stop on your own—help is available.
Colonoscopy Surveillance Still Matters
Even with good control and regular infusions at Sage, regular colonoscopies help detect early changes which can be life saving! Your infusions at Sage and surveillance work together to protect you.
Remember
Feeling better doesn’t always mean inflammation is gone
Your medication is an investment in your future health
Controlling IBD today helps prevent serious problems tomorrow