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What's Causing Cancer Rates to Rise in Gen X and Millennials?

Cancer Straight Talk

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Understanding Colorectal Cancer Risk in Youth

This chapter examines the links between gut microbiome composition and the rising incidence of colorectal cancer in younger individuals, focusing on factors like genetic mutations and environmental influences. It highlights the role of antibiotics, lifestyle choices, and the need for advanced research approaches to unravel the multifactorial causes behind this disturbing trend. Emphasizing the significance of the exposome, the discussion seeks to shed light on how various environmental exposures may collectively affect cancer development in Gen X and Millennials.

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