Fox Health: These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes 'alarming trend'

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These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes 'alarming trend'

Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society. An oncologist weighs in on the findings....                        ...                        ...                            ...Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login led by the American Cancer Society (ACS).......The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login over two decades.......The patients ranged in age from 25 to 84, representing multiple generations.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Researchers found that the prevalence of small intestine cancer, kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer was two to three times higher in those born in 1990 than those born in 1955 for both males and females, and for liver cancer in females, according to an ACS press release.......Rates were also higher among younger groups for You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login (estrogen-receptor positive), uterine cancer, colorectal cancer, non-cardia gastric cancer, gallbladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, anal cancer in males and Kaposi sarcoma in males, the study found. ......Other cancers that were more prevalent in younger groups included myeloma, leukemia, cardia gastric cancer, and non-HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (in women).......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Death rates also rose among younger groups for liver cancer (females), gallbladder cancer, uterine cancer, testicular cancer and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......."These findings add to growing evidence of increased cancer risk in post-baby boomer generations, expanding on previous findings of early-onset colorectal cancer and a few You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to encompass a broader range of cancer types," said Dr. Hyuna Sung, lead author of the study and a senior principal scientist of surveillance and health equity science at the American Cancer Society, in the ACS release. ......"Birth cohorts, groups of people classified by their birth year, share unique social, economic, political and climate environments, which affect their exposure to cancer risk factors during their crucial developmental years."......While researchers have identified some cancer trends associated with certain age groups, they don't yet have a clear explanation for why these rates are rising, Sung added.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Cancer has historically been You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, yet doctors have seen an "alarming trend" of surging cases among those under 50 years of age, according to Edward S. Kim, M.D., the physician-in-chief of City of Hope Orange County and vice physician-in-chief of City of Hope National Medical Center in California. ......"This latest trend indicating increases in early onset cancer is a paradigm shift," Kim, who was not involved in the study, told Fox News Digital via email......."It is vital that we identify the reasons behind this trend, educate the public, advance prevention and early diagnosis, and develop more effective treatments."......There is "considerable evidence" pointing to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login of early-onset cancers, according to Kim. ......"We cannot deny that an extensive range of environmental factors have rapidly transformed in developed countries since the mid-20th century," he said. ......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Tracy E. Crane, Ph.D., registered dietitian and co-lead of the Cancer Control Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of University of Miami Health System, said the reasons for the rise in cancer cases among young adults are "complex, multifactored and not well understood."......"The increases are likely due to lifestyle factors, such as You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login, lack of exercise and poor diets, as well as environmental factors such as air, food and water quality," she told Fox News Digital.......Modifications to You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login could make a substantial impact — particularly when implemented in youth and early adulthood, according to Kim......."Caring for our gut's microbiome — the internal mechanism responsible for absorption of vitamins, regulation of the immune system, and assistance with food digestion – is essential," he said.......To ensure a healthy microbiome, the doctor recommends avoiding ultra-processed foods, exercising to prevent obesity, and You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login and alcohol consumption.......It is also important for health care providers to make cancer screening options more accessible for younger people, Kim said.......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......"All too often, You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login may not recommend early screenings, because cancer has traditionally been associated with older ages and the screening guidelines have focused on age-based strategies," he said. ......"Expanding cancer research efforts focused on younger individuals is another critical area for improvement," Kim added. ......Crane agreed that lifestyle modifications can mitigate the risk......."Make You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login each day, like adding a salad or serving of fruits or vegetables, walking further across the parking lot, or taking the stairs," she advised......."When you focus on small changes throughout the day, these start to add up until you look back and realize you are eating better and moving your body more with simple changes."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......The expert also recommends avoiding tobacco use, applying sunscreen to protect against harmful UV rays, and staying up to date on cancer screenings and vaccinations.......The ACS also calls for access to "affordable, comprehensive You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login" for younger generations to increase screening rates.......The incidence of cancer among people under age 50 around the world is projected to increase by 31% by 2030, studies have shown......."There is an epidemic of young people being diagnosed with cancer occurring right in front of us, and unless we implement some urgent interventions, I fear we will continue to observe more young people with cancer over the next decade," Kim said......."We cannot wait that long."......You are not allowed to view links. Register or LoginYou are not allowed to view links. Register or Login......Fox News Digital reached out to the ACS researchers for additional comment....

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