Study finds rise in young adults' pancreatic cancer cases due to better detection, not actual increase.

New research shows that the rise in pancreatic cancer cases among young adults is likely due to better detection rather than an actual increase in cancer occurrence. While cases of early-stage pancreatic cancer have doubled among 15 to 39-year-olds from 2001 to 2019, death rates have remained stable. This suggests that more small, non-lethal tumors are being found, raising concerns about overdiagnosis.

November 19, 2024
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