James Van Der Beek, Jenna Fischer and Gen X, millennial cancer

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James Van Der Beek, Jenna Fischer and Gen X, millennial cancer

James Van Der Beek has colorectal cancer – a shocking, scary diagnosis for anyone. And 47 years old is especially young for such a condition, right?

Not exactly. Colorectal cancer is one of 17 different types of cancer rising for Gen X and millennials, according to American Cancer Society research published earlier this year. Breast, liver and ovarian cancer are also rising. Young celebrity after celebrity have recently announced they have (or had) cancer. Jenna Fischer. Olivia Munn. Princess Kate. Elle Macpherson. The list goes on.

What’s going on? There’s no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out. The best bet for a health-conscious person is fine-tuning diet and exercise routines, staying up-to-date on screenings, listening to your body and going to regular doctor’s appointments.

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