In Australia, a country known for its healthy lifestyle, doctors are seeing a concerning shift — more young people are being diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancers.
In this report, SBS Hebrew hears from to two specialists, Dr Nadav Harel, a clinical oncologist at Cabrini Hospital and Professor Lorraine Chantrill specialist medical oncologist in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District who say they are increasingly treating people in their 30s and 40s, raising urgent questions about what may be driving this shift.
We also hear from Ebony Gaylor, a 38-year-old woman whose life was upended by an unexpected diagnosis at the height of her career, while she was pursuing a PhD.
Ms Gaylor shares the reality of gruelling treatment and the profound changes the illness has brought to her life.
This story is intended for general awareness only and should not be taken as medical advice. If you have any concerns, please seek guidance from your GP or a qualified healthcare professional.
