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Why are young people getting cancer?
Scientists are investigating a rise in certain cancer types among under 50s in the UK, US, and Netherlands. This isn't just about better detection; it's a genuine increase in new cases. Researchers are looking into changes between generations, especially exposures from the 1990s, to understand why.
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