Black men face the highest rate of prostate cancer diagnosis and death in the US, with many diagnosed at later stages due to lack of screening and prevention legislation, resulting in preventable deaths.
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Prostate Cancer Battle: Jerry McCormick’s Story of Resilience
Jerry McCormick, a 57-year-old San Diego journalist, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after an annual exam and has since been documenting his experience on Substack to educate others, while also opting for surgery to treat the cancer.
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Young Black Men Urged to Prioritize Health Screenings and Prevention
The African American Health Coalition is working to raise awareness about men’s physical and mental health, encouraging them to see doctors more often and address issues like prostate and testicular cancer, depression, and anxiety, while Houston chef Daniel Pinesette Jr. is teaching others how to make healthy food choices.
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Why More Black Folks Are Surviving Cancer Than Ever Before
Dr. Robert Winn, director of Virginia Commonwealth University’s Massey Cancer Center, notes that cancer mortality rates have dropped significantly since 1991, with a 49% drop in cancer mortality among Black men, and that closing the racial gap in cancer deaths is possible through increased screening, clinical trials, and other efforts.