Young people claim doctors are missing signs of bowel cancer
Young Australians in their 20s and 30s are being diagnosed with early-onset bowel cancer at rising rates, with many saying doctors dismissed their symptoms due to their age. Georgie Cauchi experienced bleeding, pain and fatigue for years before receiving a stage three diagnosis at 30, requiring multiple surgeries and chemotherapy.
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Published 17 Jul 2026, 22:47 UTC · Updated 17 Jul 2026, 22:50 UTC
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