I'm a doctor — here's what to know about rising cancer rates in young people
Researchers aren't totally sure why rates continue to rise in those under 50.
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Researchers aren't totally sure why rates continue to rise in those under 50.
Younger generations are at a higher risk of getting diagnosed with cancer because they appear to be aging faster.
Americans are increasingly suffering cancer at younger ages. The journal Nature noted last month that the number of early-onset cancer cases will increase by roughly 30% between 2019 and 2030. Additionally, colorectal cancer, which historically has affected geriatric men, is now the leading caus...
The researchers suggest that their discoveries open the door for future interventions to slow biological aging that could be a new avenue for cancer prevention.
Recent research shows accelerated biological aging could be the reason why there is a rise of some types of cancer in younger people.