42-year-old Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis underscores rising cancer rates in younger generations.
Princess Kate's cancer diagnosis at 42 highlights the increasing prevalence of cancer in younger people. Americans have a 40% chance of developing cancer in their lifetime, with colon cancer rates rising in younger generations born between 1981-1996. While cancer is often considered a disease of aging, with 88% of diagnoses in those 50+, the rise in younger cases suggests a need for increased awareness and early detection measures.
March 22, 2024
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