The diagnosis of cancer is rising in young adults (under 45 years old). This episode of The Cancer Pod (https://www.thecancerpod.com/) delves into potential reasons behind this trend, including epigenetics, environmental exposures, microbiome differences, and lifestyle factors. Tina and Leah discuss the types of cancers most commonly seen in younger adults, symptoms to watch for, and the significance of advocating for timely and accurate diagnoses. And, get ready for the next episode on cancer fakes and frauds! 

Links we mention in this episode:

Cancer rates are 2-3 times higher today than two generations ago (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpub/article/PIIS2468-2667(24)00156-7/fulltext)

Heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic, etc.) in tattoos as a possible contributor (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772416623001614)

Why diagnosis of cancer is often delayed in young adults (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cancer-in-young-adults/finding-cancer-in-young-adults.html)

Types of cancers more common in young adults (https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/cancer-in-young-adults/cancers-in-young-adults.html)

Young adults with colorectal cancer have better outcomes than older adults (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/codi.70007)

The increasing rate of colorectal cancer in young adults worldwide (https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanonc/article/PIIS1470-2045(24)00600-4/fulltext)

The SHIELD blood test for colorectal cancer (https://shieldcancerscreen.com/hcp/)

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