Cases of head and neck cancers rising in younger people

Rising cases of neck and head cancers

Experts are seeing an increase in head and neck cancers among younger individuals, even those in their 20s. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 50,000 new cases will be diagnosed, with more than 12,000 lives lost to this terrible disease.

(FOX 9) - Experts are seeing an increase in head and neck cancers among younger individuals, even those in their 20s. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates that over 50,000 new cases will be diagnosed, with more than 12,000 lives lost to this terrible disease.

FOX 9's Leah Beno spoke with a woman who has battled cancer three times and is not yet 40 years old. Click above to see that.