Bowel cancer is a cancer that starts in the large bowel. Depending on where it starts, it is sometimes also called colon or rectal cancer. It is a common cancer worldwide. According to Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka, Senior Director, Medical Oncology, Max Institute of Cancer Care, Lajpat Nagar, “In India, these cases are rapidly increasing and there are more and more young adults with bowel cancer.” “25000-30000 colorectal cancers as per national statistics in 2021. Colorectal cancer is more common in elderly above 50 years of age and comprise 2 percent of all cancers,” adds Dr Bhaskar Vishwanathan, Professor and Head of Radiation Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Faridabad.
Signs of bowel cancer
