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Updates on Young Onset Cancers: What to Know & Public Health Implications (Prevent Cancer Foundation)
April 2 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Updates on Young Onset Cancers: What to Know & Public Health Implications
Wednesday, April 2 | 1 – 2 PM
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Description:
In this session, speakers will provide an update on the latest information related to young-onset breast and colorectal cancers, as well as current research and known risk factors. They will also explore potential strategies to address rising rates of young-onset cancer rate
Objectives:
- Identify current incidence rates and trends related to young-onset breast and colorectal cancers.
- Describe current research on the increase in young-onset breast and colorectal cancers.
- Discuss possible risk factors for young-onset breast and colorectal cancers.
- Identify strategies to inform healthcare providers and the public of young-onset cancer trends and action steps for better health outcomes.
Speakers:
Kimmie Ng, MD, MPH, Associate Chief of the Division of Gastrointestinal Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Michael Williams, The Williams Group
