US EditionRising appendix cancer rates in young adults spark concern
- A recent study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that the incidence of appendix cancer has sharply increased in younger adults born after the 1970s in the United States.
- Researchers do not know the exact causes for this rise, but they have ruled out genetics and consider screening improvements unlikely to explain the trend.
- Some studies link early-onset cancers with factors like changes in the gut microbiome, Western diet, and obesity, though these remain correlational and unproven causes.
- Dr. Andreana Holowatyj described the trends as "alarming overall," while experts emphasize appendix cancer remains very rare, affecting about 1-2 per million annually.
- This rising cancer incidence in young adults signals a need for holistic prevention and care approaches, as patients like Williams have experienced complex health challenges but now advocate for awareness and support.
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Annals of Internal Medicine shared this week a study on the early appearance of cancer in young adults.This research showed a quadrupled incidence of cancer.The increase in cases of this disease is not yet clear, but in adults born between 1965 and 1996, impressive numbers were found.
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