Just when we thought we had enough on our medical to-do list—Pap smears, mammograms, cholesterol checks, stress management, hydration, posture—now we’re hearing that appendix cancer is on the rise?

Share on Pinterest Gen Xers and older Millennials are 3 to 4 times more likely to develop appendix cancer compared to their parents, a new study suggests. Nicky Lloyd/Getty Images Appendix cancer ...

Though still rare, this cancer is becoming more common — and, experts say, part of a concerning trend. Cases of appendix cancer have gone up 300 to 400 percent for Gen Xers and millennials compared ...

Appendix cancer, also called appendiceal cancer, is when abnormal cells grow and form a tumor in the appendix. Your appendix is a little pouch-like organ attached to the lower right side of your large ...

Most people only ever think about their appendix if it needs to be removed. But a worrying new trend is rewriting this narrative, as appendix cancer is on the rise in younger generations. A study ...

Appendix cancer cases are rising among Generation X and millennials — a trend that researchers say warrants increased awareness about the rare cancer. A study published in the journal Annals of ...

Researchers are reporting a startling spike in appendiceal adenocarcinoma (AA) — otherwise known as appendix cancer — in people born after 1945. Cases have more than tripled in Americans born between ...

New research found that cases of appendix cancer have risen among younger adults. Kristen Fischer has written for numerous health publications, hospitals, and medical companies, and is a member of the ...

A sudden spike in cases of appendiceal adenocarcinoma, particularly among Gen X and millennials, has become a growing concern among medical professionals. Frequently misdiagnosed or neglected because ...

Appendix cancer is rare, and regular screening is not common, so it’s important to discuss any unusual abdominal symptoms with your doctor. Appendix cancer cases are rising sharply among young adults, ...