Young father's bowel cancer diagnosis delayed by common mistake and age bias

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A 36-year-old father's bowel cancer diagnosis was delayed because he mistook symptoms for food poisoning and doctors dismissed them due to his age. Mathew Duggan experienced prolonged diarrhea, pain, and blood in his stool before seeking medical attention. Despite reassurances, a colonoscopy revealed a 10cm tumor. Bowel cancer is increasingly affecting younger Australians, with experts urging people to seek screening for persistent digestive changes regardless of age.


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