Bowel cancer rates are rising among young people—but they can reduce their risk

Medical Xpress
February 18, 2026
Bowel cancer has been making headlines around the world, following the death last week of actor James Van Der Beek. The former Dawson's Creek actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer at age 45.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/18/2026