The Deadliest Shift: Why Bowel Cancer is Hitting Younger Aussies Harder Than Ever

 If you think bowel cancer is only a disease that affects older generations, the latest medical data will stop you in your tracks. In a deeply concerning trend, diagnoses are skyrocketing among Australians —making bowel cancer the number one cancer killer for people aged 25 to 54 nationwide. Even more alarming, medical experts are warning that this isn't just standard bowel cancer appearing early; it behaves like a completely distinct "new disease." Brent sits down with Medical Oncologist and Bowel Cancer Australia spokesperson Dr Prasad Cooray to unpack this urgent health crisis. Dr Cooray breaks down why early-onset bowel cancer is proving to be more aggressive and chemotherapy-resistant, why perfectly fit and healthy young adults are being caught in the crosshairs, and how low clinical suspicion from doctors is leading to dangerous diagnostic delays.  For more information visit https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.