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Prostate Cancer Cases Surge, Disparities Persist Among Black Men

9/4/2025

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The American Cancer Society reports a 3% annual increase in prostate cancer cases from 2014 to 2021, especially late-stage cases.
Mortality rates have plateaued at 0.6% annually.
Black men experience double the mortality rates compared to White men.
The report emphasizes the need for improved screening and focused research to tackle these disparities.

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Story summary

The American Cancer Society reports a 3% annual increase in prostate cancer cases from 2014 to 2021, especially late-stage cases.
Mortality rates have plateaued at 0.6% annually.
Black men experience double the mortality rates compared to White men.
The report emphasizes the need for improved screening and focused research to tackle these disparities.