Latest data shows Irish prostate cancer rates higher than ever

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Irish men, with one in six expected to be affected by the disease in their lifetime

The number of people being diagnosed with prostate cancer is higher than ever before, according to the latest research from the National Cancer Registry of Ireland (NCRI).

However, despite 3,890 cases of prostate cancer being recorded in 2020, increased awareness, early detection and improved treatments mean survival rates have never been higher.