Australian doctors declare early-onset bowel cancer a new disease as cases surge

Australian doctors are calling early-onset bowel cancer a "new disease" as cases surge among young people, with 1,880 diagnosed annually. The condition behaves differently from traditional bowel cancer, featuring more aggressive mutations and chemotherapy resistance, particularly in younger women. Researchers are investigating possible drivers including diet, microplastics, and gut microbiome changes while warning of delayed diagnoses in younger patients.

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