Cancer Before 50: Why Is It Rising?

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.