All articles tagged with #appendix cancer
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Earth.com
Appendix cancer, once rare, is increasing among young adults, with cases tripling or quadrupling for those born after 1970s, possibly linked to lifestyle, environmental changes, and microbiome shifts, though causes remain unclear. Early detection is challenging due to vague symptoms and lack of screening, emphasizing the importance of awareness and healthy habits.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Appendix cancer, once extremely rare and typically found in older adults, is now increasingly diagnosed in younger people, with experts puzzled by the rise. Potential factors include lifestyle changes such as obesity, diet, environmental exposures, and possibly antibiotic use affecting gut microbiota. The disease is hard to detect early due to vague symptoms and lack of screening, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early investigation of persistent abdominal symptoms. Researchers are working to understand the causes to improve prevention, detection, and treatment.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
A study finds that appendix cancer diagnoses have tripled among Gen X and quadrupled among millennials in the US from 1975 to 2019, raising concerns about environmental and lifestyle risk factors, despite the disease remaining rare. The article highlights individual stories, including Chris Williams' experience with early detection and treatment, and discusses the importance of awareness and prevention strategies for gastrointestinal cancers in younger populations.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ScienceAlert
Appendix cancer, once extremely rare and mostly found in older adults, is now increasing rapidly among younger people, with experts puzzled by the trend. The rise may be linked to lifestyle changes such as obesity, processed foods, and environmental factors, but causes remain unclear. Detection is difficult due to vague symptoms and lack of screening, emphasizing the importance of awareness and early investigation for persistent abdominal symptoms. Researchers continue to explore the underlying causes to improve prevention and treatment.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Independent
A study published in Annals of Internal Medicine reports a significant rise in appendix cancer among Millennials and Generation X, with rates more than tripling and quadrupling respectively, possibly due to environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors, highlighting the need for further research and improved screening protocols.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Times of India
Appendix cancer cases are increasing among young adults, particularly Gen X and millennials, with early signs often going unnoticed. Key symptoms include persistent lower right abdominal discomfort, changes in bowel habits, abdominal bloating, mild anemia, and unintentional weight loss, which are frequently mistaken for common gastrointestinal issues. Awareness of these signs is crucial for early detection.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NBC News
A new study reveals that although appendix cancers are rare, their rates have significantly increased among Gen X and millennials, highlighting the need for increased awareness and research into potential environmental and lifestyle causes behind this trend.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
A recent study reveals that appendix cancer is increasing among Millennials and Generation X, with rates two to four times higher than in older generations, possibly due to shared environmental and lifestyle risk factors, although the disease remains very rare. The research highlights the importance of awareness and early detection, as symptoms often last for months before diagnosis, and ongoing efforts aim to better understand and combat this trend.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NJ.com
Carol Higgins Clark, a popular mystery writer and member of the New Jersey Hall of Fame, died at the age of 66 after battling appendix cancer for three years. She was known for her Regan Reilly series and had authored more than a dozen books. Clark was also an actress and audio book narrator. She was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2016, following in the footsteps of her mother, Mary Higgins Clark, who was also a famous mystery author.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NorthJersey.com
Carol Higgins Clark, the famed author and New Jersey Hall of Fame inductee, died at the age of 66 after a three-year battle with appendix cancer. Her career spanned decades and included an 18-novel series starring Private Investigator Regan Reilly as the central character. Clark even teamed up with her mother for four novels. She was also involved in charity including Catholic Charities and Project Angel Food, an organization that prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people living with serious illness as well as ACPMP, an appendix cancer research foundation.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
Carol Higgins Clark, a best-selling suspense novelist and daughter of Mary Higgins Clark, died at the age of 66 due to appendix cancer. She wrote more than a dozen novels on her own and collaborated with her mother on several Christmas-themed books. Her debut novel, "Decked," introduced Regan Reilly, a private investigator who would anchor almost all of her books. Carol's books were known for their humor, in contrast to her mother's psychological suspense. She also had a modest career as an actress, appearing in movies based on her mother's books.