CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) -- Some of the nation's leading medical experts and oncologists convened onto the campus of UNC Chapel Hill for the 7th annual Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology Symposium as cancer rates among young people are on the rise. The increase in incident rates are alarming and the diagnosis could happen at any age.

"It was incredibly difficult to find a doctor that would take me seriously," said Kristine Breski.

At just 34 years old, Kristine Breski is a two-time cancer survivor. The first diagnosis of non-hodgkin lymphoma came at 26 years old. The second diagnosis of synovial sarcoma came at 30 years old.

"Being a young adult with cancer describing your issues, the typical phrase I'd get is you're so young and healthy. The likelihood of that happening is low," sh

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