Eating it causes a chemical process which damages the cells lining the bowel

These are the key signs to keep an eye out for, as early diagnosis is crucial

Dr Shukla also spoke about 'shocking' data relating to the condition

The cancers showing increasing rates include bowel, thyroid, multiple myeloma, liver, kidney and pancreatic cancer, among others

Rates among younger people are growing at a concerning pace

More and more people under the age of 50 are contracting the disease

Bowel cancer diagnoses are rising in young people around the world

A rise in early-onset bowel cancer has been described as a 'global phenomenon'

Aussie reality TV icon Mel died yesterday, two years after she was diagnosed with cancer

MAFS star Mel Schilling died 'surrounded by love'

Cancer survivor David Lyon, 26, was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer

The late and great actor passed away in August 2020 after privately battling the disease

Colon cancer, or bowel cancer, is now increasingly common among younger adults with a steady rise in cases since 2004

The Australian relationship coach is stepping back to spend more time with her family

It may help with the diagnosis of colon cancer in the future

The Labrador retriever mix began acting strange to both people before they were diagnosed

The late and great actor starred alongside Mason Gooding, Keith Powers and Algee Smith in the flick

It is hoped hundreds of lives could be saved thanks to the changes

Courtney Nash was 35 and had just given birth to her second child when she was diagnosed

Dr Jamie Murphy discussed some of the possible factors contributing to the boom in cases