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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

Bowel cancer study seeks 250,000 volunteers to solve alarming rise in young people

A quarter of a million volunteers are being sought for a nationwide research project investigating the mystery of why bowel cancer diagnoses are increasing among younger adults.

Historically considered a health issue primarily affecting older generations, data reveals that cases are rising among people under the age of 50.

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