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Cancer Before 50: Why Is It Rising?

Rates of bowel, breast and other cancers are rising among younger generations according to NHS data. Why are more younger people getting cancer?

Why are more younger people getting cancer?

Rates of bowel, breast and other cancers are rising among younger generations according to NHS data. Hayley Hassall meets patients facing devastating diagnoses and investigates what may be driving the increase.

From ultra-processed food and changing diets to chemicals found in everyday products, Panorama examines the latest scientific research into possible causes and asks whether regulators and government are doing enough to protect public health.

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29 minutes

On TV

Monday 20:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reporter Hayley Hassall
Editor Karen Wightman
Executive Producer Mike Lewis
Executive Producer Leo Telling
Producer Luke Mendham
Director Luke Mendham

Broadcasts

  • Monday 20:00
  • Next Saturday 01:20