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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jane Kirby

Farmer diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 33 urges others to get key symptom checked

James Rogers pictured with partner, Ellie Henderson, and their daughters Lily, seven, and Amelia, eight -

A farmer, diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 33, is urging young people to get potential symptoms checked.

James Rogers, who operates a large Christmas tree farm in Berkhamsted, received his diagnosis last May. He required urgent surgery to remove a tumour, followed by chemotherapy.

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