Nature Podcast
Audio long read: Why are so many young people getting cancer? What the data say
Apr 5, 2024
Exploring the alarming increase in early-onset cancer cases among adults under 50 globally, researchers are searching for answers beyond the usual suspects like obesity and early screening. Chapters delve into disparities in colorectal cancer, genetic, immune, and microbiome factors in young patients, and challenges in understanding rising cancer rates in South Korea and Japan.
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- Rates of early-onset cancers are rising globally, with unclear causes beyond typical contributors like obesity and early screening.
- Researchers are exploring genetic factors and gut microbiome composition to unravel the complex reasons behind the surge in early-onset cancers.
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Rising Rates of Early Onset Cancers
Researchers globally are observing an alarming increase in early onset cancer cases, particularly among adults under 50. In the United States, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death in men under 50 and the second leading cause in young women.
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