Rising cancer cases in under 50s linked to lifestyle

Summary: Global cancer cases in the under 50s rose by 79% from 1990 to 2019 due to lifestyle factors like vaping, poor oral hygiene, high processed meat intake, and HPV from oral sex. Microbes like F. nucleatum and H. pylori play a role in aggressive and treatment-resistant cancers. New treatments like phage therapy could target these microbes. Understanding microbial composition may guide future cancer treatment decisions.

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