Young women diagnosed with cancer at higher rates than young men

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A recent study published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians revealed young women are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with cancer as young men, particularly driven by increases in breast and thyroid cancers. Researchers suggest that this significant disparity may be due to a combination of biological, environmental, and lifestyle factors such as obesity and insufficient physical activity. The rise in cancer diagnoses among this demographic marks a notable shift in trends, highlighting the need for targeted research and prevention strategies tailored to the specific health needs of young women.

Source

Siegel RL, Kratzer TB, Giaquinto AN, Sung H, Jemal A. Cancer statistics, 2025. CA Cancer J Clin. 2025; 75(1): 10-45. doi:10.3322/caac.21871

Additional Reading

https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/16/health/young-women-cancer-incidence-report-wellness/index.html#:~:text=Young%20women%20are%20almost%20twice,We're%20seeing%20a%20change'&text=Women%20under%2050%20have%20an,American%20Cancer%20Society%20report%20says.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/cancer-cases-increasing-women-declining-men-report-rcna187586

https://time.com/6960506/cancer-rates-young-people/