Local Cancer Statistics

By County - Carbon County

Each year, 406 residents of Carbon County are diagnosed with cancer and about 180 die from the disease.

The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Carbon County are:
Lung Cancer (59 cases per year),
Breast Cancer (female) (49 cases per year),
Prostate Cancer (48 cases per year),
Colorectal Cancer (48 cases per year) and
Cancer of the Urinary Bladder (24 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.