At the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, a workshop addresses hair loss for cancer patients under 40. This demographic faces increasing cancer rates, as research shows a rise in diagnoses for millennials and young Gen-Xers. Nearly 4% of cancer cases in Canada are expected to occur in adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39. Common cancers include thyroid, testicular, colorectal, lymphoma, and leukemia. Specialized support programs for younger patients have become increasingly essential due to the growing incidence of cancer in this age group.
"It used to be you would see a young patient in their 20s or 30s in clinic and it would be unusual, but it’s become more frequent over the years."
"We haven't published our 2024 numbers, but we're expecting to see similar patterns in cancer diagnoses among adolescents and young adults."
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