Cancer cases set to rise up to 45%

Thousands more people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer by the end of the decade due to an expected 34%-45% surge in the life-threatening condition.

However, despite the growing risk, increased public awareness, and ongoing improvements in how lethal illness is treated mean death rates are continuing to fall.

A report by the National Cancer Registry has found that despite discomfort in discussing the subject, colorectal cancer is becoming an increasingly common risk to Irish health.