These 17 cancer types are more common in Gen X and millennials, as study notes 'alarming trend'

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel on what is behind increased cancer risk for younger people and suggests natural alternatives to lose weight over Ozempic. Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society (ACS).

The study, published in the journal The Lancet Public Health, analyzed data from over 23 million patients who were diagnosed with 34 different types of cancer over two decades. The patients ranged in age from 25 to 84, representing multiple generations. RISKS, SYMPTOMS AND TREATMENTS FOR LUNG CANCER, THE DEADLIEST CANCER IN THE WORLD Researchers found that the prevalence of small intestine cancer, kidney cancer and pancreatic cancer was two to three times higher in those born in 1990 than those born in 1955 for both males and females, and for liver cancer in females, according to an ACS press release.

Rates were also higher among younger groups for breast cancer (estrogen-receptor positive), uterine cancer, colorectal cancer, non-cardia gastric cancer, gallbladder cancer, ovarian cancer, testicular cancer, anal cancer in males and Kaposi sarcoma in males, the study found. Certain types of cancers are more prevalent among Gen X and millennials, according to a new study led by the American Cancer Society. (iStock) Other cancers that were more prevalent in younger groups included myeloma, leukemia, cardia gastric cancer, and non-HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer (in women).