Rising Cancer Rates in Young Women: Causes and Solutions

Quick Summary:

• The American Cancer Society’s annual report highlights increasing cancer rates in young people, particularly women under 50. Women in this age group are now diagnosed with two-thirds of all cancers among people under 50.
• Breast cancer is the primary contributor to the rising rates; colorectal, thyroid, cervix, and uterus cancers also show upward trends among women.
• Factors including obesity, early-onset puberty lowering menstrual cycle patterns (and links to estrogen exposure), environmental contaminants like PFAS chemicals, and lifestyle factors such as diet likely play a role in these increases.

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