Eleonora Feletto

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February 18, 2026

Eleonora Feletto, University of Sydney and Karen Canfell, University of Sydney

Bowel cancer is uncommon in those aged under 50, but rates are rising. Here’s how you can reduce your risk.

Bowel cancer was the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2017. from shutterstock.com

January 21, 2019

Suzanne Mahady, Monash University; Eleonora Feletto, Cancer Council NSW, and Karen Canfell, UNSW

The rise in obesity parallels the increase in bowel cancer. Highly processed foods and alcohol could also play a role.