Uptick in cancer cases among younger generations perplexes scientists

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Uptick in cancer cases among younger generations perplexes scientists

The news that the Princess of Wales has cancer has drawn more attention to the rising incidence of this disease among young adults, challenging the traditional association of cancer with aging. Age is a key risk factor for cancerous tumor development, as failing bodily control systems allow cells to grow unchecked: the older you are, the greater the risk. However, in recent years, the scientific community has identified a new phenomenon in the s…