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A Comprehensive Analysis on the Rising Burden of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults

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Nov 26, 2024, 23:05

A Comprehensive Analysis on the Rising Burden of Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults

Ben Westphalen, Chair of Translational Research and Precision Medicine Working Group at ESMO, shared a recent article by Taylor Hughes on X:

“In The Lancet Oncology, a comprehensive analysis on the rising burden of cancer in adolescents and young adults (15–39).

By 2050, cases and deaths are projected to double in low-HDI countries. Addressing disparities in prevention and care is crucial.”

Title: The current and future global burden of cancer among adolescents and young adults: a population-based study

Authors: Taylor Hughes, Andrew Harper, Sumit Gupta, A Lindsay Frazier, Winette T A van der Graaf, Florencia Moreno, Adedayo Joseph and Miranda M Fidler-Benaoudia

Rising Burden of Cancer-Analysis

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