September 2, 2026- The number of new prostate cancer cases continued to increase by 3% per year from 2014 to 2022, according to the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Statistics 2026 report, with the steepest rise occurring in advanced-stage diagnoses. The report estimates that in 2026, 333,830 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in the U.S. and 36,320 men will die from the disease.
This September, the American Cancer Society encourages men to talk with their doctor about their personal risk for prostate cancer and whether screening is right for them. The increase in prostate cancer diagnoses is largely due to more men being screened. This creates opportunities for early intervention and improved patient outcomes, although too many men are still not being screened early enough.