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Various hypotheses considered to try to answer question about increasing incidence rates (although low absolute increase) of various cancers in people under 50.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 15, 2026 Source:Why are more people under 50 getting cancer? Reference:Cancer remains predominantly a disease of older adults, but a World Cancer Research Fund analysis shows significant increases in several early-onset cancers (diagnosed before age 50) in England, the US and the Netherlands. In England (2001–2023 rates among under-50s): Liver…