Gastroenterologist warns of rising colon cancer cases in India

Colon cancer is rising in India, especially among young adults, warns Dr Gaurav Singh, Senior Consultant, Surgical Gastroenterology, Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru. Factors like poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and gut imbalance are driving the spike. Early detection, fibre-rich diets, regular exercise, and screening are key to preventing this increasingly common but avoidable disease.