Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds

Cancer mortality has decreased overall, while racial and gender disparities in cancer rates continue to persistCertain types of cancer are on the rise among younger adults and women, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. This marks the first time since the early 1900s that cancer has been higher among women than men.The report, titled Cancer Statistics, provides insight on cancer rates in the US, analyzing data between 1991 and 2021, and offering context to both positive and worrisome shifts in cancer rates. Continue reading...