Breast, bowel, kidney, pancreatic and ovarian cancer were among the types of cancer found to be increasing in people aged 25 to 49.
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Whether a young person has public or private insurance – or is uninsured or underinsured – significantly influences their risk of death across many cancer types.
Colon cancer symptoms can be subtle. While lifestyle changes can help reduce your risk, open communication with your family and doctor is essential.
Since 1990, there’s been a nearly 80% increase in the number of under-50s being diagnosed with cancer globally.
Sixty percent of the Standard American Diet consists of ultra-processed food, which isn’t great for colon health. Researchers are looking into whether artificial food colors play a role.
Mutations in BRCA genes are linked to the early onset of breast and ovarian cancers. But the effect of most mutations is unclear. Now new research can distinguish harmless from dangerous mutations.
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