Generation X (born 1965-1980) likely to see higher cancer rates than Baby Boomers as they age, says National Cancer Institute study.
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Cancer rates could remain high for years, warns study published in JAMA Network Open, raising concerns about future cancer diagnoses.
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Early detection, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles may contribute to rising cancer rates among Generation X, according to the study.
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Thyroid, kidney, rectal, colon cancers, and leukemia projected to increase in both men and women of Generation X.
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Study finds unexpected rises in uterine, pancreatic, ovarian cancers, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma in women, and prostate cancer in men.
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Cancer incidence increases seen across racial and ethnic groups, highlighting a generational shift in cancer patterns.
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Environmental factors, obesity, and sedentary lifestyles pose challenges for preventing cancer among Generation X and future generations.
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Despite challenges, advancements in early detection and treatment offer hope for reducing cancer impact on Millennials and beyond.
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Experts emphasize the importance of investing in cancer prevention research to address the rising cancer burden in younger generations.
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