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Lauren Duncan was just 29 when she was diagnosed with colorectal cancer, part of a troubling rise in cases among young adults. Now she and health advocates are sharing crucial information about when to demand life-saving screenings.
A new UCSF clinic is providing specialized support for young adults with colorectal cancer, which has jumped 55% in people under 50 since 2000. One survivor who beat Stage 4 colon cancer at age 29 is now cancer-free and urging others not to ignore symptoms.
A New Jersey hospital just became the state's first to partner with Teen Cancer America, bringing critical support to young adults fighting cancer who often feel too old for pediatric care and too young for adult programs. The $379,819 gift will fund two full-time positions dedicated to serving patients aged 15 to 39.
When Caitlin Koehler was diagnosed with an extremely rare ovarian cancer at 27, she trusted MD Anderson's expert team to create a personalized treatment plan. Now cancer-free after beating two recurrences, she's proof that specialized care makes all the difference for young adults facing rare diagnoses.
As colorectal cancer rises in young people, experts share science-backed ways anyone can protect themselves starting today. New research reveals lifestyle changes that dramatically lower risk, offering hope in the face of troubling trends.
Joe Bacani was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at 17, inspired by a nurse who understood his battle. Now 23 years cancer-free, he's spent 18 years helping young cancer patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Erin Perkins was 34 when breast cancer turned her world upside down. Five years later, she's written a guide to help other young patients navigate the journey she once faced alone.
Hundreds of skiers hit the slopes in pink at Killington's 30th annual "Love Your Peaks" event, raising money and awareness for breast cancer survivors. The event champions early detection after too many young women were told they were "too young" for cancer screenings.
Hundreds of young women diagnosed with breast cancer are gathering in New Orleans to find answers, support, and community through the Young Survival Coalition summit. The event addresses unique challenges like fertility, family planning, and genetics that younger survivors face.
A groundbreaking cancer vaccine has nearly eliminated cervical cancer in young women, with doctors reporting they rarely see the disease in patients under 25 anymore. The success story reveals how vaccines can prevent cancer and save lives.
Colorectal cancer rates are climbing among young adults, but experts say simple lifestyle changes can significantly reduce your risk. Here's what you can do right now to protect yourself.
Researchers may have cracked a major mystery: why colorectal cancer is now the leading cancer killer of Americans under 50. A groundbreaking study suggests younger generations are aging faster biologically, opening doors to early detection and prevention.
A Yorkshire charity supporting young cancer patients just received a boost that will help them continue their critical work. Project Youth Cancer gained £500 from Redrow, a homebuilder making a difference in the local community.
A 26-year-old sheet metal worker ignored blood in his stool until pain forced him to the ER, where doctors found Stage IV colon cancer. Five years later, after a groundbreaking liver transplant, David Lyon is cancer-free and helping other young adults recognize the warning signs.
A cancer survivor is turning her healing into hope for others by auctioning her artwork at a gala benefiting pediatric cancer patients. The Art with a Heart event pairs young patients with local artists to create pieces that fund treatment and support programs.
New research shows that over half of unmotivated young adults want to learn more about healthy eating after viewing simple, practical infographics. The European Food Information Council study proves that meeting young people where they are can spark positive change.
Young breast cancer survivors facing brutal menopause symptoms now have new treatment options, thanks to a Stanford specialist who says relief is possible without risky hormone therapy. Dr. Kathryne Sanserino is helping women reclaim joy after cancer took so much away.
After beating cancer, young warriors in India received awards celebrating their academic and personal achievements. The ceremony recognized that their greatest victory was already won, but their continued success proves courage has no limits.
Andrew McMahon was diagnosed with leukemia at just 22 while touring with his band. Now he's headlining Pelotonia's cancer research fundraiser as rates of young adult cancer climb 20% in Ohio.
A 27-year-old cancer survivor is cutting her hair to honor a young patient who died at 25, turning grief into hope for children battling cancer. Antonia Rubio's fundraiser has already raised over £1,000 while sparking vital conversations about cancer in young people.
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