06/02/2026
Bowel cancer isn’t just an “older person’s disease” anymore.
Recent data published in JAMA shows colorectal cancer is one of the *only* major cancers with rising mortality in people under 50.
Dr David Badov, our medical director, explains bowel cancer was once considered a disease of older age — but that’s changing.
The important part? Like many cancers, when detected early, colorectal cancer is highly treatable.
Preventative health isn’t about waiting for symptoms. It’s about understanding your risk and acting early.
At HealthScreen, bowel cancer is one of the conditions we screen for, as part of a broader, doctor-led preventative health assessment that also includes targeted MRI, advanced biomarkers, and personalised medical review.
Preventative health isn’t about waiting for symptoms. It’s about understanding your risk — and acting earlier. Learn more at healthscreen.com.au