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Cancer in South Carolina

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer Incidence Rate

  • Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in SC and the US.
  • In 2017-2021, the prostate cancer incidence rate in SC was 111.7 cases per 100,000 men.
  • In 2017-2021, the prostate cancer incidence rate in the US was 113.1 cases per 100,000 men.
  • In this time period (2017-2021), SC ranked 31st highest among the other 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Prostate Cancer Mortality Rate

  • Prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death among men in SC and the US.
  • In 2017-2021, the prostate cancer mortality rate in SC was 21.4 deaths per 100,000 men.
  • In 2017-2021, the prostate cancer mortality rate in the US was 19.2 deaths per 100,000 men.
  • In this time period, SC ranked 8th highest among the other 50 states and Washington, D.C.

Screening

  • Men should speak with their doctor about PSA screening and to determine their level of risk.