
"Rising Cancer Rates Among Young Adults in Orange County: What's Behind the Trend?"
A report from City of Hope’s Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center reveals a concerning trend of rising cancer rates among 18-49 year-olds, particularly in colorectal and breast cancers, with Orange County leading Southern California in this statistic. Health experts emphasize the importance of regular screenings and symptom awareness, as the median age of cancer diagnosis is 66 but the risk for younger individuals is increasing. Cancer survivor Juliette Landgrave urges younger women to perform regular self-breast exams, while health professionals recommend screenings for people as young as 40 and earlier for those in at-risk communities.






