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UK Bowel Cancer Cases Surge 75% Among Youth

1/7/2026

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  • UK bowel cancer among young people has risen 75% for those under 24 since the early 1990s.
  • Researchers at St Mark's National Bowel Hospital study century-old samples to identify causes.
  • Dr. Kevin Monahan calls for effective prevention strategies.
  • James Rogers, diagnosed at 33, urges people to seek medical advice for blood in stool.
  • Bowel Cancer UK reports 52% rise in cases among adults 25–49, underscoring need for early diagnosis.