"Gen X Cancer Rates Expected to Surpass Boomers"

A new study by the National Cancer Institute projects that Generation X will face higher cancer rates at age 60 compared to Baby Boomers, with increases in various types of cancer such as thyroid, kidney, and colorectal cancers. Factors like early detection, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental pollutants may contribute to this rise. The study highlights the need for continued investment in cancer prevention research.