Under-50s urged to 'never ignore' 4 symptoms as cancer cases rise

It is becoming more common in people under 50Fiona Callingham Lifestyle writer15:40, 24 Jul 2026Updated 08:44, 25 Jul 2026Young people are being urged to "never ignore" four crucial symptoms as they face a higher risk than ever of dying from a particular cancer. Bowel cancer is becoming increasingly prevalent amongst those under the age of 50.‌In the United States, bowel cancer - also referred to as colorectal cancer - has emerged as the primary cause of cancer-related deaths among individuals younger than 50. Meanwhile, in the UK, figures reveal that between the early 1990s and 2018, the number of adults aged 25 to 49 receiving a bowel cancer diagnosis rose by 22 per cent.‌Routine screening for the condition begins at 50 in the UK, yet experts are cautioning that warning signs can manifes