Early-Onset Cancer

CHICAGO — The microbiome profile of early-onset pancreatic adenocarcinoma is distinct from that of average-onset disease, according to findings presented at ASCO Annual Meeting.

Individuals with tooth agenesis may be more likely to develop several different cancer types from childhood through young adulthood, according to results published in JAMA Network Open.

Young adults with early-onset cancers appeared at increased risk for harboring specific germline mutations, according to study results presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Virtual Annual Meeting II.

A risk score built from nearly 100 genetic variants commonly associated with colorectal cancer may help identify younger individuals who would benefit the most from preventive measures and early screening, according to research published in Gastroenterology.