examples where 1% or less are diagnosed before 40 years old

Last reviewed 01/2018

Age can be used as an important discriminating factor when considering cancer:

  • 1% or less of these common cancers are diagnosed before 40 years - these include:
    • lung cancer
    • colon cancer
    • endometrial cancer
    • oesophagus
    • rectal cancer
    • laryngeal cancer
    • stomach cancer
    • prostate cancer
    • myeloma
    • pancreatic cancer
    • bladder cancer