Record 2 Million Cancer Cases Expected This Year, Driven by Rising Rates in Under 50s

Colorectal cancer emerges as leading cause of cancer death among younger adults, with racial disparities persisting.

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.