Deadly cancer killing 17,000 a year surging in under-50s: Key symptoms [Video]

Dr Anisha discusses Bowel Cancer symptoms

A doctor has issued a warning as cases of a deadly cancer are rising significantly among young people. Studies have shown rates of bowel cancer have skyrocketed in those aged 20 to 49, with those in their 20s worst affected.

The disease is the second most common form of cancer in the UK, attributed to around 44,000 diagnoses every year and 17,000 deaths.

But now experts are particularly concerned about how it is affecting younger age groups, worried this could continue to get worse.

One scientist believes the key reasons for this surge are: dietary changes and processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, obesity, genetic factors, and delayed diagnosis or misdiagnosis.

Speaking to MailOnline, Doctor Haney Youssef – bowel cancer expert and colorectal surgeon at The Harborne Hospital in Birmingham, explained: “The …