More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms
Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.
James Van Der Beek, Dawson's Creek actor, diagnosed with bowel cancer
James Van Der Beek diagnosed with bowel cancer but remains optimistic and supportive of his family during this personal challenge.
Diet guru reveals what ultra-processed foods do to our bodies
Emulsifiers in processed foods may disrupt gut health and contribute to severe health risks, including early-onset bowel cancer.
Obesity and alcohol driving up bowel cancer cases among young people in UK'
Unhealthy lifestyles among younger people are contributing to cancer at an earlier age, with obesity, alcohol, and reduced physical activity being main factors.
Bowel cancer death rates among younger people, particularly women, are expected to rise in the UK but not in other European countries.
New ground-breaking' bowel cancer vaccine to go on trial at hospital
A potentially ground-breaking vaccine to treat early bowel cancer is set to go on trial in England and Australia.
The vaccine will be administered to patients before surgery in the hopes of causing the body to attack the cancer and making surgery less invasive.
The trial will be run by the Cancer Research UK Southampton Clinical Trials Unit and will enroll 44 patients over an 18 month period.
Queen's Hospital trialling new A&E bowel cancer test
New test at Queen's Hospital able to detect bowel cancer quicker by checking blood levels
First time testing offered in hospital, aims to reduce waiting times for diagnosis
Anti-Cancer Pill Shows Promising Results in Human Experiment
A new drug called divarasib has shown promising results in treating a specific form of bowel cancer.
When combined with cetuximab, divarasib yielded a positive response in 62% of patients with tumors caused by a mutation in the KRAS gene.
Drug that melts away' tumours could replace surgery for bowel cancer, say doctors
Pembrolizumab immunotherapy before surgery boosts bowel cancer cure rates, potentially replacing chemotherapy and surgery.
How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life
Dame Deborah James helped raise awareness and save a life by breaking down stigma around bowel cancer.