A Forgotten Cancer Is Surging in Young People, And Experts Are Puzzled

Appendix cancer is a condition that, until recently, was so rare that most people never gave it a second thought.For decades, it was the kind of disease that doctors might encounter only once or twice in a career, and it was almost always found in older adults.But now a surprising and concerning trend is emerging: appendix cancer is being diagnosed more often, and it's increasingly affecting people in their 30s, 40s and even younger. This shift has left many experts puzzled and searching for answers.The appendix is a small, finger-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine. Its purpose in the...