Dr. Barry Dworkin

Cancer cases have increased globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study. Various hypotheses proposed to explain this observation.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 6, 2023

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Source:
Cancer cases soared 79% globally among young adults over past 3 decades: study

Reference:
Global trends in incidence, death, burden and risk factors of early-onset cancer from 1990 to 2019

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