Kate Middleton’s Diagnosis Comes Amid Early-Onset Cancer ‘Epidemic’

Princess Kate Middleton disclosed her battle with cancer following recent abdominal surgery. Now, oncologists are sounding the alarm about rising certain cancer rates among younger adults. They warn of an epidemic with increasing cases of abdominal cancers like colorectal, attributed to lifestyle factors such as poor diet, alcohol and tobacco use. Researchers deem early-onset cancer an emerging global crisis, necessitating providing more support for younger patients like Middleton. However, her public journey encourages young people to get tested, which could lead to more documented cancer cases.