New research from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) finds that, if current trends continue, Gen-Xers will be more likely to receive a cancer diagnosis later in life than generations born before them. "For decades, the news about cancer had largely been encouraging. Lung cancer rates were dropping as a result of educational efforts about the harms of tobacco. In women, incidences of cervical cancer, and in men, incidences of liver, gallbladder and non-Hodgkin lymphoma also were dropping. But the declines have been overshadowed by an alarming uptick in colorectal and other cancers in Gen-Xers and younger people." #Cancer #Research #GenX
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This new study's models revealed concerning findings for both men and women, showing increases in thyroid, kidney, rectal, and colon cancers and leukemia. Specifically for women, there were rises in uterine, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers, along with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. For men, the study projected an increase in prostate cancer. These results highlight the importance of ongoing research and awareness in combating these health challenges. #CancerAwareness #CancerResearch
As they enter their 60s, Gen Xers projected to see higher cancer rates than Boomers
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A new cancer study, published in the JAMA Network Open, shows a rise in younger people diagnosed with cancer - particularily those in their 30's. While health experts are not sure what the exact cause is for this rise, they suspect a few reasons could be behind the trend. Here are some of the key findings from the research. 👩🔬🧫🧬 ❓ Why do you think more people under 50 are being diagnosed with cancer? We would love to know your thoughts! 👇 #Cancer CNN
Cancer diagnosis rates are going up in younger adults, study finds, driven largely by rises in women and people in their 30s | CNN
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A big mystery to tackle - why are so many young people getting cancer? "Statistics from around the world are now clear: the rates of more than a dozen cancers are increasing among adults under the age of 50. This rise varies from country to country and cancer to cancer, but models based on global data predict that the number of early-onset cancer cases will increase by around 30% between 2019 and 2030" #cancer #data #research
Why are so many young people getting cancer? What the data say
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This article provides the estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2024 in the United States nationally and for each state, as well as a comprehensive overview of cancer occurrence based on up-to-date population-based data for cancer incidence and mortality through 2020 and 2021. #oncology #precisionmedicine #cancer #incidence #unitedstates https://lnkd.in/eeWkN-BV
Cancer statistics, 2024
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Social deprivation should be the governments biggest priority: so sad to read yet another report that highlights that women diagnosed with breast cancer in deprived regions are more likely to get a second non-related cancer. Great work by University of Cambridge for highlighting this, now for some policies to help address it..... https://lnkd.in/ebm5Jn3F #socialdeprivation #healthinequalities
Deprivation linked to higher second cancer risk among England breast cancer survivors
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The Knotty Ribbon problem of Prostate Carcinoma There is a concerning trend of increase in incidence of prostatic carcinoma that should not be ignored. Dubbed ‘the silent killer’, prostate cancer claimed 397,430 lives globally in 2022, according to the Global Cancer Observatory. A report published in The Lancet on April 4 revealed an even more unsettling projection: prostate cancer is set to escalate global morbidity and mortality. By 2040, cases are anticipated to double, the medical journal said. Worse, with a 30% nationwide surge and an annual influx of 42,000 new cases, India is expected to be among the worst affected countries in the world. Already, the numbers are staggering, with urban areas recording a 75%–80% spike in cases of prostate cancer over the last two-and-a-half decades. The primary reason for late-stage detection is the lack of awareness and early screening. The ribbon problem Have you noticed the light-blue ribbons that pop up every year around September? Those are meant to spread awareness about prostate cancer. However, the problem is that ribbons of various colours have become ubiquitous as the easiest medium for those trying to increase awareness about everything from road safety to climate change, not just cancers. Tracing back the ribbon takes us to Evelyn H Lauder, the Austrian American businessperson and philanthropist who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1989. She embarked on a mission as an advocate for women’s health. Lauder initiated the groundbreaking pink ribbon campaign within Estée Lauder Companies. They distributed ribbons and self-exam instruction cards at Estée Lauder counters worldwide, sparking conversations, and raising awareness about breast health. Lauder founded the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, raising over USD350 million for global research, education, and medical services. Through this one initiative, breast cancer was brought to the forefront of public consciousness. Since then, the narrative surrounding breast cancer has undergone a profound transformation. Once a stigmatised disease dealt with quietly and in isolation, it has now emerged as a pressing public health issue worthy of widespread discussion and action. Mimicking the success of the breast cancer campaign isn’t merely about changing the hue of the ribbon. The pink ribbon campaign worked because it carried a clear message aimed at solving a specific problem for a well-defined audience. While learning from the success of the breast cancer campaigns is critical, it is also important to note that the messaging should be based on the need of the specific problem at hand. Instead, today ribbons have become the shorthand for cancer campaigns. Simply put, cancer has a big ribbon problem. Citation: https://lnkd.in/gU-y2xNu #prostatecancer #cancer #cancerawareness
Prostate cancer: what the blue ribbon needs to unlearn from the pink ribbon
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Childhood cancer happens everywhere. Each year, more than 17,000 children are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. Globally, it is estimated that 400,000 new cases of cancer affect children each year; however, this number may be vastly underestimated due to large numbers of undiagnosed cases. The role of anaplastic lymphoma kinase in pediatric cancers: "ALK is known to be involved in the pathogenesis of neuroblastoma through activating mutations or gene amplification, its role in the pathogenesis of other pediatric cancers is still elusive. In addition to neuroblastoma, the high‐grade amplification of ALK has been described in a subset of rhabdomyosarcoma cases. Normal ALK protein expression is restricted to the nervous systems of adult mammals, but the aberrant expression of ALK has been observed in a variety of pediatric cancers, including glioma and Ewing sarcoma. The discovery of oncogenic activation of ALK in neuroblastoma suggests that this cancer could be potentially treated with an ALK inhibitor, as could other cancers, such as non‐small‐cell lung cancer and anaplastic large‐cell lymphoma." https://lnkd.in/eX5Er_gM We have two stories of ALK cancer in children on our website, both very tough reads. The more medical research that we can fund into ALK cancer the more it will help everyone. https://lnkd.in/eXKqE2BA #ChildhoodCancerDay #ChildrenWithALK #TogetherWeCan #MoreResearchMoreLife #StrongerTogether #ResearchSavesLives #ALKCancer #ALKPositive #ALKCancerResearch
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Providing rural women with an interactive video about cancer screening and follow-up calls with patient navigators helped get them up to date on screenings for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer, a new study reported. https://lnkd.in/gjk4fBcU #CancerScreening #NationalRuralHealthDay
Increasing Cancer Screening among Women in Rural US
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