Cancer trends - Cancer in adolescents and young adults

This report contains data relating to cancer in adolescents and young adults in Ireland between 1994 and 2008. Cancer is uncommon in adolescents and young adults. In 1994-2008, cancers in individuals aged 15-19 made up 0.4% of all registered cancers (including non-invasive types), and 1.3% in those aged 20-24.