Cancer Among Adults Under The Age Of 50

Every generation has a population of young adults who are mostly vibrant, healthy, and with a certain joie de vivre.  Sadly, there is an uptick in the number of young adults under the age of 50 being diagnosed with different types of cancer.  

Why?

Carbajal (2024), Cleveland Clinic (2022), and the NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute (2020) explore the phenomenon.

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References

Carbajal, E. (2024). Experts scramble to understand rising cancer rates in young adults.  Retrieved From https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/oncology/experts-scramble-to-understand-rising-cancer-rates-in-young-adults.html

Cleveland Clinic. (2022, March 17).  6 Warning Signs Of Colin Cancer.  Video. [YouTube].  Retrieved From https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__WkQfzh7V4

NCI Staff – National Cancer Institute. (2020). Why Is Colorectal Cancer Rising Rapidly among Young Adults? Retrieved From https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2020/colorectal-cancer-rising-younger-adults