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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Older millennials are increasingly getting this rare cancer type

Doctors are reporting a surprising increase in appendix cancer rates among millennials and Generation X, indicating that a higher disease burden may affect younger generations.

Appendiceal adenocarcinoma is a rare form of appendix cancer which sees a malignant tumour originate in the appendix’s lining and secrete a mucus-like substance.

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