Prevent Cancer Dialogue: Updates on Young-Onset Cancers

Cases of young-onset cancer – cancer diagnosed in individuals ages 18-49 – have been rising at alarming rates. What do we really know about this trend? What do providers need to understand so that symptoms aren’t missed in their younger patients? In this session, speakers will provide an update on the latest information related to young-onset breast and colorectal cancers, as well as current research and known risk factors. We will also explore potential strategies to address this concerning trend. Moderated discussion and Q&A will immediately follow speaker presentations. 

Learning objectives for this session: 

1. Identify current incidence rates and trends related to young-onset breast and colorectal cancers.
2. Describe current research on the increase in young-onset breast and colorectal cancers. 
3. Discuss possible risk factors for young-onset breast and colorectal cancers. 
4. Identify strategies to inform healthcare providers and the public of young-onset cancer trends and action steps for better health outcomes. 

Speakers include: 

Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School
Michael Williams, The Williams Group

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