Bowel cancer rates are declining in people over 50. But why are they going up in younger adults?

Published Date: 06 Jun 2025

Bowel cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Australia, with more than 15,000 cases diagnosed annually. It's also the second most common cause of cancer-related death.

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