Why we are seeing higher cancer rates In younger adults [Video]

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) – Cancer doesn’t discriminate by age today. Consider celebrities like Chadwick Boseman, who died from colon cancer; Olivia Munn, who recently underwent a double mastectomy; Ninja, a popular streamer on Twitch diagnosed with skin cancer; and Catherine, the Princess of Wales, who is currently being treated for the disease. All of them were diagnosed before the age of 50. The College of American Pathologists is emphasizing the importance of early detection, screening, and being vigilant regarding symptoms. Dr. Donald Karcher, president of the College of American Pathologists discusses this current phenomenon.

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