#early-onset-cancer

#early-onset-cancer

Early-onset cancer cases are rising sharply, particularly in wealthier countries, with significant lifestyle factors contributing to the trend.

Rising early onset rates for cancers like breast and colorectal cancer leading to debates on lowering screening ages to 40 from 50 and 45 respectively.

Rising cases of colorectal cancer among under-50s reflect global lifestyle changes, including diet and physical inactivity.

Rates of early-onset cancer are increasing globally among adults under 50, with specific cancers like colorectal cancer becoming more prevalent in younger age groups.

Medical professionals like oncologists are noticing a rise in improbable forms of cancer in young and healthy individuals, leading to calls for better screening and awareness.

Rates of colorectal cancer are rising in younger age groups, while declining in older ones.

Increase in early-onset colorectal cancers is mainly driven by a rise in rectal cancers and cancers found near the rectum.