Prostate Cancer Facts and Statistics Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men after skin cancers. Learning more facts may help you better understand the disease and share information with others. After skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. However, rates of prostate cancer vary among different groups of people.All men are at risk of developing prostate cancer but that risk increases significantly as men grow older. Other risk factors include family history, exposure to chemicals, and race. Unfortunately, Black men have a higher risk for developing prostate cancer and dying of the disease. Learn more about prostate cancer risk.General prostate cancer facts for the U.S.299,010 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2024A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2 minutes1-in-8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men35,250 men are expected to die from prostate cancer in 2024A man dies from prostate cancer every 15 minutesToday, there are more than 3.3 million prostate cancer survivorsThe relative 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is over 99%The 5-year survival rate for advanced or metastatic prostate cancer drops to 34%Prostate cancer facts for the Black and African American communityBlack men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than White menBlack men are 2.1 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than White men1-in-6 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeYou can learn more about how prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black and African American men by visiting our Achieving health equity in prostate cancer section.Prostate cancer facts for the Hispanic and Latino community1-in-9 Hispanic men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeProstate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Hispanic/Latino men in the U.S.Hispanic men are less likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than non-Hispanic White men and non-Hispanic Black menHowever, prostate cancer mortality rates among men in Puerto Rico are 40% higher than those in non-Hispanic White menFor more information on prostate cancer in Hispanic men, read this blog from the Prostate Cancer Foundation.Prostate cancer facts for the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communityAsian men are less likely to be diagnosed with or die from prostate cancer than men from every other racial group in the U.S.Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) men. However, this is not true for certain ethnic groups. Lung cancer is more commonly diagnosed in Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Chamorro/Guamanian men. Colorectal cancer is more commonly diagnosed in Korean, Hmong, and Cambodian menThe 5-year relative survival rate for prostate cancer is lower in most Asian and NHPI groups than in White individuals (98%). Japanese men have the highest 5-year survival rates among Asian groups at 97%, and Cambodian men the lowest at 72%. Among NHPI men, Native Hawaiians have the highest survival rate at 87% and Tongans the lowest at 58%. Prostate cancer facts for the American Indian and Alaska Native communityAmerican Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) men are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than White, Black, or Hispanic menProstate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in AIAN menThe prostate cancer death rate for AIAN men is the second highest among racial groups, behind only the rate for Black menProstate cancer facts for the Veteran community1-in-5 Veterans will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimeProstate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among U.S. VeteransProstate cancer incidence rates in the military are nearly twice those of the general populationLearn more by visiting our section on prostate cancer in Veterans.Prostate cancer facts for the LGBTQIA+ communityGay and bisexual men have no increased risk of prostate cancer compared to straight menGay and bisexual men report a greater negative impact on physical and psychosocial quality of life from prostate cancer than straight menMore information is needed on prostate cancer and transgender women; however, transgender women receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and/or estrogen as part of their transition appear to be at lower risk of prostate cancer than the general male populationLearn more by visiting the LGBTQIA+ Community and Prostate Cancer. Educational materials For more prostate cancer facts and information, view these resources. Prostate cancer fact sheet Prostate cancer fact sheet in Spanish Prostate cancer by the numbers infographic Black men and prostate cancer by the numbers infographic All of ZERO's educational and program materials We offer additional materials including patient and caregiver guides, treatment specific information, and more. Request printed educational materials We offer a few educational materials that can be printed and shipped to you. Request here. SourcesAmerican Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2024.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People 2024-2026. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2024.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People 2022-2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2022.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2021-2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2021.Prostate Cancer Foundation. Prostate Cancer Patient Guide Appendix: Special Consideration for Gay and Bisexual Men and Trans Women. 2022
After skin cancers, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American men. However, rates of prostate cancer vary among different groups of people.All men are at risk of developing prostate cancer but that risk increases significantly as men grow older. Other risk factors include family history, exposure to chemicals, and race. Unfortunately, Black men have a higher risk for developing prostate cancer and dying of the disease. Learn more about prostate cancer risk.General prostate cancer facts for the U.S.299,010 new cases of prostate cancer are expected to be diagnosed in 2024A man is diagnosed with prostate cancer every 2 minutes1-in-8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeProstate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men35,250 men are expected to die from prostate cancer in 2024A man dies from prostate cancer every 15 minutesToday, there are more than 3.3 million prostate cancer survivorsThe relative 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer diagnosed in its earliest stages is over 99%The 5-year survival rate for advanced or metastatic prostate cancer drops to 34%Prostate cancer facts for the Black and African American communityBlack men are 1.7 times more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than White menBlack men are 2.1 times more likely to die from prostate cancer than White men1-in-6 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeYou can learn more about how prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black and African American men by visiting our Achieving health equity in prostate cancer section.Prostate cancer facts for the Hispanic and Latino community1-in-9 Hispanic men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetimeProstate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Hispanic/Latino men in the U.S.Hispanic men are less likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than non-Hispanic White men and non-Hispanic Black menHowever, prostate cancer mortality rates among men in Puerto Rico are 40% higher than those in non-Hispanic White menFor more information on prostate cancer in Hispanic men, read this blog from the Prostate Cancer Foundation.Prostate cancer facts for the Asian, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communityAsian men are less likely to be diagnosed with or die from prostate cancer than men from every other racial group in the U.S.Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Asian and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) men. However, this is not true for certain ethnic groups. Lung cancer is more commonly diagnosed in Chinese, Vietnamese, Laotian, and Chamorro/Guamanian men. Colorectal cancer is more commonly diagnosed in Korean, Hmong, and Cambodian menThe 5-year relative survival rate for prostate cancer is lower in most Asian and NHPI groups than in White individuals (98%). Japanese men have the highest 5-year survival rates among Asian groups at 97%, and Cambodian men the lowest at 72%. Among NHPI men, Native Hawaiians have the highest survival rate at 87% and Tongans the lowest at 58%. Prostate cancer facts for the American Indian and Alaska Native communityAmerican Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) men are less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer than White, Black, or Hispanic menProstate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in AIAN menThe prostate cancer death rate for AIAN men is the second highest among racial groups, behind only the rate for Black menProstate cancer facts for the Veteran community1-in-5 Veterans will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetimeProstate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis among U.S. VeteransProstate cancer incidence rates in the military are nearly twice those of the general populationLearn more by visiting our section on prostate cancer in Veterans.Prostate cancer facts for the LGBTQIA+ communityGay and bisexual men have no increased risk of prostate cancer compared to straight menGay and bisexual men report a greater negative impact on physical and psychosocial quality of life from prostate cancer than straight menMore information is needed on prostate cancer and transgender women; however, transgender women receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and/or estrogen as part of their transition appear to be at lower risk of prostate cancer than the general male populationLearn more by visiting the LGBTQIA+ Community and Prostate Cancer.
Educational materials For more prostate cancer facts and information, view these resources. Prostate cancer fact sheet Prostate cancer fact sheet in Spanish Prostate cancer by the numbers infographic Black men and prostate cancer by the numbers infographic All of ZERO's educational and program materials We offer additional materials including patient and caregiver guides, treatment specific information, and more. Request printed educational materials We offer a few educational materials that can be printed and shipped to you. Request here.
SourcesAmerican Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures 2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2024.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Other Pacific Islander People 2024-2026. Atlanta: American Cancer Society; 2024.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for African American/Black People 2022-2024. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, 2022.American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts & Figures for Hispanic/Latino People 2021-2023. Atlanta: American Cancer Society, Inc. 2021.Prostate Cancer Foundation. Prostate Cancer Patient Guide Appendix: Special Consideration for Gay and Bisexual Men and Trans Women. 2022
