New Cancer Patterns Signal Major Shift in Women's Health
Cancer rates are rising among young and middle-aged women in the United States, marking a notable shift in a disease traditionally associated with aging, according to a report released by the American Cancer Society. The report reveals while overall cancer survival rates have improved, six of the 10 most common cancers are increasing, with women bearing a disproportionate burden of new cases. These include breast and uterine cancers, as well as colorectal cancer in people under 65, prostate cancer, melanoma and pancreatic cancer. “These unfavorable trends are tipped toward women,” said Rebecca L. Siegel, an epidemiologist with the American Cancer