While cancer is more common in older adults, it can occur at any age. When it appears in younger patients, it is often due to different factors compared to older adults. For example, some young patients may have a genetic predisposition to cancer due to inherited mutations in genes such as BRCA1 or BRCA2. Environmental exposures and lifestyle factors can also play a role. Additionally, certain types of cancer, such as leukemia, are more commonly diagnosed in children and adolescents.
