The American Cancer Society recently pointed out that approximately 20% of new colorectal cancer diagnoses were in patients under 55 in 2019, compared with merely 11% in 1995.  Actor Chadwick Boseman’s death in 2020 from colon cancer at the age of 43 has further highlighted this troubling trend.  Australia has one of the highest rates […]

Diverticular disease is a very common condition in Australia with roughly 60% of 60 year olds found to have the condition. It is more common as you get older, but can also be found in younger population.  Approximately 5% of people with diverticulosis may develop diverticulitis. Studies suggest that 17% will get a second attack […]