On today's blessedly brief episode, Josh and Michael give an overview of one of the greatest challenges for any practicing oncologist: the conundrum of cancer in young people. In recent decades, the number and proportion of young patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer has skyrocketed. This trend has been noted in news outlets across the world, reported in sources as disparate as the New York Times and the Australian Broadcasting Company. From the medical to the logistical and emotional, managing a young person with a cancer diagnosis is very difficult. While neither of our intrepid hosts has an answer to this very complex topic, there are a number of nuggets they drop that could help. Listen on for a thought provoking episode of Oncology for the Inquisitive Mind.

Article discussed in this episode (subscription may be required):

"‘More Young People Than Ever Will Get Colorectal Cancer This Year," by Knuvul Sheikh.

Available from: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/27/well/colon-cancer-symptoms-treatment.html?unlocked_article_code=1.gE0.C_DO.__AnqnMB1F4M&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Art courtesy of Taryn Silver

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The opinions discussed in this episode are those of the authors and should not be taken for medical advice. They exist to engender discussion, debate and thought.

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