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Is there a good website to look up this information? I tried googling it I’m not getting any good results.
I’m just curious as to what types of cancer I should be aware or concerned about. I am 18 and I know I shouldn’t be too concerned about cancer at this age, but it does happen.
I don’t know my medical history and I have no idea whether my family has a history of cancer or not.
What types of cancer are common during late adolescence and early adulthood?
May 8th, 2010 
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Leukemia…Hodgkin’s…HPV which can cause cervical cancer. However, these are all very rare…especially in teenagers.
Breast and testicular cancer is common at those times.
There are no cancers that are common in that age group and there are none you should be concerned about.
Cancer of all types is rare in young people.
Women are advised to begin breast self-exams at 20. Besides that, just be conscious of changes in your body and discuss concerns with your doctor as appropriate.
The number one killer of young people is accidents. Tens of thousands of young people die accidentally every year. Motor vehicle accidents are the biggest killer. But falls, drowning, shootings, and drug-related incidents take a terrible toll as well. Here is how to increase your chances of dying from old age:
1) Always wear a seat belt.
2) Obey the speed limit.
3) Never drive drunk or impaired. Don’t be a passenger of someone who is drunk or impaired.
4) Wear a helmet on motorcycles and bikes.
5) Learn to swim, never swim alone, never swim at night, and never swim while drunk or impaired.
6) Stay away from ladders and roofs.
7) Stay away from situations where illegal drugs may be present
Do not handle firearms unless you have completed a firearms safety class.
Cancer is rare in the young but because it is rare it is also deadly. People tend to ignore the warning signs of cancer at this age until the disease is advanced. Teens and young adults are the most overlooked group when it comes to cancer diagnosis . . so you should become aware of what to look out for at this age. Cancer can be age specific . . there are certain cancers that affect age groups. There is a great deal of focus on cancers over the age of 40 . . such as breast, lung, colon, and liver cancers . . and young children or childhood cancers such as Leukemia. The types of cancers that are most likely to affect teenagers and young adults are:
Brain tumors
Childhood cancers
Ewings sarcoma
Osteosarcoma
Leukemia
Ovarian cancer
Melanoma
Thyroid cancer
Testicular cancer
Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma
and many others
Again, it is rare for teens and young adults to get cancer . .however keep in mind that rare does not mean you or someone you know and love might not still get cancer at a young age.
You can find more information about Adolescents and Young Adult cancers:
Cancer in Teens
http://pda.asco.org/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Teens
Cancer in Young Adults
http://pda.asco.org/patient/Coping/Age-Specific+Information/Cancer+in+Young+Adults
SEER: Cancer in Adolescents and Young Adults
http://seer.cancer.gov/publications/aya/
Information from CureSearch and difficulties facing AYA
http://www.curesearch.org/our_research/index_sub.aspx?id=1774
Cancer can occur at any time based on genetic, emotional, lifestyle and enviromental factors. Many cancers are based on whether or not you are a male or female. To prevent cancers do not smoke, limit sun exposure and wear sun screen. A great site to find information on preventing cancer is http://www.cancerpreventionsecrets.com. I bought this book and was amazed at the information. It is a definite read.