Local Cancer Statistics

By County - Luzerne County

Each year, 2,096 residents of Luzerne County are diagnosed with cancer and about 901 die from the disease.

The most commonly diagnosed cancers in Luzerne County are:
Lung Cancer (301 cases per year),
Colorectal Cancer (294 cases per year),
Breast Cancer (female) (264 cases per year),
Prostate Cancer (219 cases per year) and
Cancer of the Urinary Bladder (113 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.