Overview

• Cancer cases in the United States are expected to reach a record-breaking 2 million this year, with rising rates particularly among those under 50.
• Colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer death for men under 50, and the second-leading cause for women under 50.
• Racial disparities persist, with mortality rates for certain cancers being two-fold higher in Black and Native American populations.
• The obesity epidemic, lifestyle changes, and environmental factors are contributing to the rise in cancer rates among younger people.
• While overall mortality rates from cancer are down, the rates of colorectal cancer among those under 50 are rising rapidly.