10 common cancers in young people
The risk of cancer is generally higher in older people. However, some types can appear even in adolescence, such as breast cancer or leukemia.
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| Breast cancer:About 20% of breast cancer cases are detected before the age of 30. However, the survival rate of young patients is often lower than that of older women. Photo:Health. |
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| The most common sign of breast cancer is an abnormal lump in the breast. These lumps are usually hard and painless, but can also be soft and painful to the touch. The problem is that younger women often have benign lumps in their breasts, making it harder to detect malignant tumors. Other signs of this cancer include pain or swelling in the breast, thickening of the breast skin, changes in the nipples or discharge. Photo:Global News. |
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| Lymphoma:Lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates from lymphocytes in the immune system, usually appearing in the tonsils, thymus gland, and can also affect the bone marrow and other organs. Depending on where it appears, lymphoma has different signs, the most common of which are weight loss, fever, sweating, fatigue, and swollen lymph nodes in the neck, armpits, or groin. Photo:Quora. |
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| There are two types of lymphoma: Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin. Hodgkin usually appears in two age groups, from 15 to 40 (usually in the 20s), and after age 55. Non-Hodgkin is less common in young people, but the risk increases with age. Photo:Aaom. |
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| Melanoma:Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that occurs mainly in older adults, but is also found in teenagers. In fact, melanoma is one of the most common cancers in people under 30 (especially women). Hereditary melanoma can appear at a younger age. Photo:Goji Actives Diet. |
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| The most important sign of this type of cancer is a new spot on the skin, or a spot that changes shape, size, or color. A spot that looks completely different from other spots on the skin can also be a warning. Melanoma, if detected early and treated properly, has a high cure rate. However, if left untreated, the tumor can spread, making treatment more difficult. Photo:Opas. |
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| Sarcoma:Sarcoma is a cancer that forms in connective tissues such as muscle, bone, or fat cells. The two main types of sarcoma are soft tissue sarcoma (which occurs in muscle, fat, blood vessels, or other tissues) and bone sarcoma. Signs of soft tissue sarcoma include a mass (painful or painless), swelling, or abdominal pain. Bone sarcoma is often characterized by pain in the bone that is worse at night or with movement, and may be accompanied by swelling in the area around the bone. Photo:Mexiconuevaera. |
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| Female genital tract cancer (cervix and ovary):Cervical cancer usually appears in middle age, rarely appearing in women under 20 years old but not without exceptions. The most common sign is abnormal vaginal bleeding. Photo:Bustle. |
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| Ovarian cancer also commonly occurs in women over 40, but some less common forms such as germ cell tumors are more common in teenagers and young women. This type of cancer often has long-lasting symptoms such as early satiety, bloating, abdominal pain, and frequent urination. Photo:Power of Positivity. |
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| Thyroid cancer:The risk of thyroid cancer increases with age, but is found in younger people more than other types of cancer. This type of cancer is also more common in women than men. People under 45 years old have a higher chance of being completely cured. Photo:Thyroid. |
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| The most common symptom of thyroid cancer is a lump in the front of the neck. Most thyroid lumps are not tumors, but you should check to make sure you don't miss one. Other symptoms include pain or swelling in the neck, difficulty breathing or swallowing, and a change in voice. Photo:Forbes. |
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| Testicular cancer:This type of cancer can occur at any age, but most often appears between 20 and 34 (nearly 50%). Usually, the testicles will appear as lumps or swellings. In some cases, the tumor can be painful, but most are not. Photo:Buoy Health. |
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| Colorectal cancer:In young people, most cases of colorectal cancer arise due to genetic factors. Common symptoms of this type of cancer include rectal bleeding, dark stools, disturbances in hygiene habits, abdominal pain, poor appetite and weight loss. Photo:Ebru TV. |
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| White blood:Leukemia or blood cancer in young people is mainly the fast-growing type, such as ALL or AML. This type of cancer can cause bone and joint pain, fatigue, pale skin, bleeding or bruising, fever, weight loss and other symptoms. Photo:Ohio State University |
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| Brain cancer:Brain cancer in adults usually appears in the upper parts of the brain. The tumor can cause headaches, nausea, blurred vision, dizziness, seizures, difficulty walking or holding objects. This type of cancer is complex and difficult to treat. Photo:CNET. |
