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Louisiana has the highest incidence of prostate cancer in the nation. See the parish data.
- Louisiana records the highest prostate cancer incidence in the U.S. at 147.2 per 100,000 people.
- West Feliciana Parish has the highest 2018–2022 rate at 218.6 per 100,000, followed by Iberville and Bienville.
- Parishes with the lowest rates ranged from Cameron to La Fourche, all below 125 per 100,000.
- The analysis uses 2018–2022 parish data to rank regional cancer incidence across Louisiana.
- The article cites data from the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society projections for 2026.
- The piece notes rising rates since 2014 and includes a reference to a new drug that may extend life expectancy.
- The article directs readers to contact Margaret DeLaney at the Advocate for health information.
- Parish-level data illustrate how cancer incidence varies across Louisiana communities.
- The article is published on NOLA.com’s Louisiana Health section and summarizes state cancer data for 2026 projections.
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