THE "SHOCKING GAP"

SNAPSHOT

There are 102 million individuals aged 15-40 in the U.S.

Nearly 70,000 are diagnosed with cancer every year.

Cancer is the #1 disease-related cause of death in 15-40 year olds.

What's New

To reach a diagnosis, young adults and teens who know something is wrong with their health often have to self-advocate. Watch "Missed - Stories of Young Adults with Cancer" for more insight.

Are you doing self-exams? Know how? Email info@15-40.org and request a free breast and testicular self-exam card. Include your name and address.

Stories

16-year-old Didn't Expect Cancer

Bumps and bruises were never a rarity in Trusha’s life. As a competitive figure skater it was normal for her to wake up with body aches and knots after a practice session, so when she felt a couple of knots in her neck she didn’t think much about it. Read Trusha's story.

Read more 15-40 Stories.

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