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Just when we thought we had enough on our medical to-do list—Pap smears, mammograms, cholesterol checks, stress management, hydration, posture—now we’re hearing that appendix cancer is on the rise? And among Gen X and millennials, no less. It’s the ...
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Cancers in younger adults are surging. Colon cancer, once a midlife disease, is striking earlier than ever. Breast and kidney cancers are also climbing in people under 50. Now, a new study reveals appendix cancer. Once considered ...
A new study has found a striking increase in appendix cancer in Americans born after 1945, with older millennials experiencing the most dramatic rise. Appendix cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, is fortunately very rare, affecting only ...
Appendix cancer is rare, and regular screening is not common, so it’s important to discuss any unusual abdominal symptoms with your doctor. Appendix cancer cases are rising sharply among young adults, a new study shows. The findings, published June 10 in ...
Most people only ever think about their appendix if it needs to be removed. But a worrying new trend is rewriting this narrative, as appendix cancer is on the rise in younger generations. A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in June found ...
Screening and treatment improvements have led to better survival rates. Since the first Breast Cancer Awareness Month initiatives kicked off 40 years ago, major improvements have been made in treating the disease. While the rates of women diagnosed with ...
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