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Why more young people are dying of bowel cancer
Manage episode 426388338 series 3382682
ABC journalist Jessica Kidd couldn’t believe it, when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in her early 30s.
She’s by no means alone. The stats show the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer is increasing.
Today, we speak with Jess about her experience and an oncologist about why cancer in young adults is on the rise.
Featured:
Jessica Kidd, bowel cancer survivor
Prof Jeanne Tie, medical oncologist and researcher
252 episodes
Manage episode 426388338 series 3382682
ABC journalist Jessica Kidd couldn’t believe it, when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in her early 30s.
She’s by no means alone. The stats show the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with cancer is increasing.
Today, we speak with Jess about her experience and an oncologist about why cancer in young adults is on the rise.
Featured:
Jessica Kidd, bowel cancer survivor
Prof Jeanne Tie, medical oncologist and researcher
252 episodes
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