Alarming rise in late-stage cancer diagnoses among Americans under 50
Al Jazeera · 1 month ago
Al Jazeera
1 month ago
There is growing attention being paid to the number of people under the age of 50 being diagnosed with cancer in the United States.
Breakdown
- A growing number of people under 50 are being diagnosed with cancer. 39s
- A study predicts a 31% global increase in cancer cases for this age group from 2019 to 2030. 48s
- Six cancers are increasing most: breast, prostate, uterine, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal. 56s
- Experts suggest links to obesity, diabetes, and possible environmental or dietary changes. 1m 13s
- Doctors and survivors stress the importance of self-advocacy and early detection. 1m 41s