Growing body of research shows certain cancers among young Americans are on the rise

Research suggests that while overall cancer rates have been declining in America, certain cancers among young Americans are increasing. Colorectal cancer and pancreatic cancer are two cancers that are being diagnosed more frequently in people in their 30s and 40s than in previous decades. The increase in colorectal cancer can be attributed to changes in diet and the obesity epidemic in the United States. The rise in pancreatic cancer may also be linked to changes in diet and overuse of antibiotics. There is ongoing research to investigate if certain bacteria or viruses could be responsible for these cancers.