Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Why are so many young people getting cancer? It’s complicated

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Why are so many young people getting cancer? It's complicated

Within the past month, two public figures—Olivia Munn and Kate Middleton—have announced that they have cancer. Both cases are surprising, given that Munn and Middleton are in their forties, and the vast majority of cancers are diagnosed among people 50 and older. They're not alone. Data show that cancer is on the rise among younger adults—but doctors aren't totally sure why.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and edited by Angela Haupt.

 
 
 
 
 
 

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