Young people encouraged to test for bowel cancer
19 November 2025
People born in the 90s are three times more likely to get bowel cancer than their parents.
In 2025, colorectal cancer has become the deadliest cancer for Australians aged 25 to 44 years. Early-onset colorectal cancer is defined as a diagnosis before age 50.
Sadly, Australia now has the world’s highest rates among in the under-50s, rising by up to 8% annually.
Sam Mannix a healthy, beach loving active person in his 30s was shocked when he went to the doctor with abdominal pain and was diagnosed with stage 3 bowel cancer.
Sam said it was very scary, especially being a young person but an early diagnosis potentially saved his life.
"People that are showing any signs should not to be scared of going to their GP,” he said.
“GP's see that stuff every day, that's what they're there for, to help out, so go get checked out."
Symptoms to watch out for include diarrhoea or constip...
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