Incidence and Mortality

Prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in American men. Although prostate cancer is most common in men over 65, it has been diagnosed in men as young as 40. Annually, approximately 314,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed.

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in American males and the leading cause of death in males over 85. This high mortality rate may be the results of late detection.

For more information on Incidence and Mortality for Prostate cancer, see

• National Cancer Institute: Cancer Statistics Explorer Network
  • This link will provide you with statistics for Prostate cancer. Statistics include incidence by age, race, stage, and also survival.
• Prostate Cancer | American Cancer Society

Updated: June 15, 2026