Cases in the under 50s have rocketed by 79%.
Cancer cases in the under 50s have risen by 79%, according to one study When Kate Middleton announced she was undergoing treatment for cancer last week, many were shocked that the 42-year-old future queen had received a diagnosis at such a young age. But the Princess of Wales is part of what some scientists are calling an ‘epidemic’ of early onset cases in the under-50s. Cancer in younger adults is surging, statistics – and doctors – are warning us.
There’s some evidence that a high-fat diet might increase our risk of getting cancer, and several studies have found a link between eating a lot of processed meat, such as ham or bacon, and bowel cancer. ‘These are independent risk factors all working together,’ Professor Sullivan explains. He adds that the rise in cancer cases in 14- to 49-year-olds has also been linked to socio-economic factors, with cases rising faster in the most deprived areas of the UK.
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