Dr Amir Khan issues bowel cancer alert to 'young people' - seven warning signs

Dr Amir Khan issues bowel cancer alert to 'young people' - seven warning signsThe signs are easily missed, but should never be ignoredCommentsNewsAndrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer10:20, 08 Apr 2026Updated 10:20, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesDr Amir Khan shared why people are 'never too young' to be affected by this cancer(Image: ITV)An ITV doctor has claimed that some people need to understand they are never "too young for bowel cancer". Dr Amir Khan said that more young people are being diagnosed with the condition, and urges people to be aware of the warning signs.‌The TV regular, speaking on a recent This Morning segment, said: "We are seeing younger people getting diagnosed with bowel cancer right across the board, particularly in wealthier countries. We think that is because of several things that happen all throughout life, and it starts in childhood.‌"We're seeing it in these generations more so now than we did in previous generations. It's exposure to ultra-processed foods, sugary drinks, being overweight and a sedentary lifestyle.‌Dr Khan claimed that "all of those things add up over time". He says it has led to an increase in cases of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer.He claimed that, despite it commonly being a condition that tends to affect older people, someone is never "too young for bowel cancer".Content cannot be displayed without consent‌Sharing the clip from the ITV daytime show on his Instagram, Dr Khan added: "It’s never anyone’s fault they get cancer, but Cancer Research UK suggest 54% of bowel cancer cases can be prevented through eating whole foods, especially plants with lots of fibre, minimising alcohol, stopping smoking, keeping active and getting to a healthy weight."In some cases, the risk might be genetic. Cancer Research suggested that people talk to their GP if they think they have a family history of bowel cancer.A spokesperson said: "[Th...