https://open.substack.com/pub/hannahslifestyle/p/too-young-for-this-the-silent-rise?r=1p6kob&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true "But I’m too young for this.” That was Charisma McDuffie’s first thought when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at 28 — a nurse, a mother of three, with no family history. Her story isn’t rare anymore. Early-onset cancers are rising sharply among adults under 50 — including breast, colorectal, stomach, and pancreatic cancers — and health systems around the world are struggling to keep up. In this piece, I explore the rising rates of early-onset cancers, what’s driving them, why many health systems aren’t prepared, and what needs to change. This is more than a medical trend. It’s a generational wake-up call. 📍 Read the full story: