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Film-maker David Wilkinson explores bowel cancer in younger people
Film-maker David Wilkinson made 1 in 2 while being treated for stage four bowel cancer.
The documentary focuses on his shock at seeing people in their 20s, 30s and 40s with the disease.
Bowel cancer was once considered an illness mainly affecting older people, but cases among younger people are rising in developed nations.
The film examines possible causes, including diet and lifestyle, but finds no clear answer.
Younger people interviewed say misdiagnosis led them to lose time before getting care.
Wilkinson urges people not to delay taking the bowel cancer test sent through the post.
The film also features NHS medical professionals working to treat patients.
Film-maker David Wilkinson says he was battling stage four bowel cancer while making his previous film, The Marbles.
His new film, 1 in 2, focuses on his experience and the rise of bowel cancer among younger people.
Wilkinson interviews younger patients and NHS medical professionals about the disease and its effects.
Younger patients say misdiagnosis delayed their treatment, according to the film.
The film explores possible causes, including diet and lifestyle, but finds no clear answers.
- Who
- Film-maker David Wilkinson, younger people with bowel cancer and NHS medical professionals.
- What
- Wilkinson’s film 1 in 2 explores his experience of stage four bowel cancer and the disease among younger people.
- When
- Not stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Wilkinson wants to understand why bowel cancer is rising among younger people in developed nations and to give them a voice.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Wilkinson was battling stage four bowel cancer.
Wilkinson speaks about his condition and interviews younger patients and NHS medical professionals.
- Film-maker
- David Wilkinson
- New film
- 1 in 2
- Previous film
- The Marbles
- Cancer stage
- Stage four bowel cancer
- Younger patients interviewed
- People in their 20s, 30s and 40s
What people are saying
I am lucky, as I have become old.