Local Cancer Statistics

By County - Lackawanna County

Each year, 1,373 residents of Lackawanna County are diagnosed with cancer and about 607 die from the disease.

The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Lackawanna County are:
Colorectal Cancer (203 cases per year),
Lung Cancer (186 cases per year),
Breast Cancer (female) (178 cases per year),
Prostate Cancer (151 cases per year) and
Cancer of the Urinary Bladder (77 cases per year).

Please note: The size and age of the population of each county will affect the number of cancer cases diagnosed each year.

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Health

These reports use data provided by the Bureau of Health Statistics and Research, Pennsylvania Department of Health. The Department specifically disclaims responsibility for any analyses, interpretations or conclusions.

For additional information on local cancer statistics, please contact the Northeast Regional Cancer Institute toll free in Pennsylvania at 1-800-424-6724 or e-mail editor@cancernepa.org.