Rising cancer rates: Why cancer is increasing in younger people and tips to reduce your risk

12 Nov 2024 • 8 min • EN
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When should you get screened for cancer? Are cancer rates increasing or decreasing? Why is cancer increasing in young adults? Barbara McAneny, MD, CEO of New Mexico Oncology Hematology Consultants, and a past president of the AMA, joins us to discuss the rising rates of cancer in younger generations. Dr. McAneny also discusses our current approach to cancer screenings and shares ways that people can reduce their cancer risk. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts. 🩺 The AMA is your powerful ally, focused on addressing the issues important to you, so you can focus on what matters most — patients. We will meet this challenge together. Join us: https://ama-assn.co/JoinRenew 🔖 JAMA login: https://ama-assn.co/JAMA_Login 🌐 JAMAnetwork Open: https://ama-assn.co/JAMANetworkOpen

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