# Young people are facing increased cancer risk. Why?

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Podcast: [Harvard Thinking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harvard-thinking-6767250)
Published: 2025-10-08T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://harvard-thinking.simplecast.com/episodes/early-onset-cancer-55RUndy_
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## Resource

People under 50 are experiencing higher risk of some cancers. While overall cancer rates are declining, the incidence of 14 cancer types have increased in younger people. Why? It could be related to lifestyle choices, environmental factors, or an individual’s genetics. In this episode, host Samantha Laine Perfas speaks with global cancer trend expert Tim Rebbeck, oncologist Kimmie Ng, and epidemiologist Tomotaka Ugai about how people under 50 can best mitigate their cancer risk.

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