A rare ‘forgotten cancer’ cancer on the rise in Gen X and older Millennials: What you need to know about appendix cancer

Appendix cancer, once considered rare, is increasingly affecting younger adults, particularly those born since the 1970s. Research indicates a three to fourfold increase in diagnoses compared to older generations. While the exact cause remains under investigation, factors like lifestyle changes, environmental exposures, and improved detection methods are being explored to understand this alarming trend.