'I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 31 and these were the key signs I missed'

• Intestinal cancer in people under 50 years of age is increasing globally, with still uncertain causes.

'I had bowel cancer at 31 – missing these red flags could end up being deadly'

Chris Kirt is now using social media to educate others and encourage potential cancer sufferers to persevere with thorough investigations if they feel they're worried they're showing symptoms

'I was diagnosed with bowel cancer at 31 and these were the key signs I missed'

Chris Kirt said his symptoms were ignored initially which could have proven fatal had it not been for his persistence - now he's urging others to get checked out in a bid to save lives