Daily Archives: August 23, 2017

Bowel cancer in young people: 2500 new cases p/y

Bowel cancer is certainly more common in people over 50, with approximately 90% of cases in over 60-year-olds. However, 2,500 people under age 50 are diagnosed in the UK each year. This number is expected to grow too, as a poor diet and a sedentary lifestyle become more prevalent in today’s society. Many young people…