New study to investigate diet, lifestyle and the rise of bowel cancer in under-50s
Scientists are recruiting 250,000 people in the UK to help find out what might be causing the rising rates of early-onset bowel cancer. The post New study to investigate diet, lifestyle and the rise of bowel cancer in under-50s appeared first on Cancer Research UK - Cancer News .
A new study aims to investigate the connection between diet, lifestyle, and the rising incidence of bowel cancer among individuals under 50 in the UK. Funded by Cancer Research UK, the PROSPECT-UK study will recruit 250,000 participants aged 18 to 50 to share information that could reveal how various factors contribute to bowel cancer risk in younger people.
Professor Sarah Berry, the lead researcher from King’s College London, emphasizes that while overall life expectancy has increased, bowel cancer incidence rates in younger individuals are rising globally. Researchers acknowledge that the complex and rapidly changing modern lifestyle is a significant challenge in identifying the specific causes of early-onset bowel cancer.
The study will collect detailed information on participants' diet, lifestyle, environment, and health, including electronic health records, blood, and stool samples from a select group. While no specific lifestyle or dietary factors have been definitively linked to the rise in early-onset bowel cancer, researchers stress the importance of understanding the specific foods and dietary patterns that may be associated with the disease's development.
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