08/30/2026
The screenings and other habits doctors recommend as early-onset cancers rise 👨🏽🔬
Cancer death rates have fallen in recent years, and news this month about the advancement of groundbreaking research has stirred optimism for new treatments of melanoma, pancreatic cancer, and beyond.
But cancer rates are still rising among younger adults. And researchers have also identified disparities in diagnoses, with a recent study indicating men were more likely than women to be diagnosed at a later stage for 20 types of cancer—including stomach, lung, tongue, and some throat cancers.
Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect until they become life-threatening.
But there are many factors that everyone can control to help manage their cancer risk and spot signs of disease before they progress... Here are expert suggestions.
Some cancers can’t be screened for or are hard to detect, but there are many factors that can help manage risk.