Cancer diagnoses rising among under-50s in England

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 6 Oct, 00:18 · Archive

Cancer diagnosis rates are increasing among adults under 50 in England, particularly for prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers.

The World Cancer Research Fund has found that diagnosis rates for several cancers are rising among adults under 50 in England. The increases affect prostate, kidney, womb, liver, pancreas and breast cancers. An expert described the trend as a 'concerning trajectory'.

The findings highlight a shift in cancer diagnoses towards younger people, though the reports do not provide specific figures or explanations for the increases.

How it is being reported

• Cancer warning for millions as younger people being diagnosed earlier, bombshell NHS analysis revealsThe Mirror · 6 Oct, 00:02
• ‘Concerning trajectory’ cancer diagnosis rates among under 50s, expert saysThe Independent · 6 Oct, 00:01

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