Prostate Cancer Awareness: A Black Man's Guide to Preventive Screenings, Resource Tools, Fighting the Disease and More (For Those 35 and Older)

 

September is officially Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  This guide is designed for Black men seeking information on screening ages, resources, post-cancer care and the like.

Furthermore, this guide is also useful for loved ones, caretakers, doctors, family, friends and those who are yearning to have more insights about the silent disease and its impact with Black men.

Factoids: Black Men and Prostate Cancer

1 out of 5 Black men will be diagnosed with this silent disease during their lifetime. This disease affects Black men at a higher rate than other groups. 

If you're a Black man, annual screenings should begin at age 40. If there is a family history with the disease, annual screenings should begin at age 35. R. Frank Jones Urological Society

Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: 'Auto Trends' Talks Candidly with a Black Female Urologist

Dr. Linda McIntire (Photo Credit: LM)

According to the American Urological Association, approximately 1.8 percent of today's urologist are Black. Black men over index in terms of being diagnosed and dying of prostate cancer compared to other groups. 

In fact, one in five Black men will develop prostate cancer in his lifetime. Unfortunately unlike with other groups, Black men will be hard pressed to locate a urologist from their community to aid in treating this silent disease.  

As we wind down National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the longest running multicultural syndicated automotive program in North America, talks one-on-one for the first time with a urologist. Just like in the auto industry where it’s difficult to find a Black-owned new car dealership, it’s also the same in terms of locating a Black urologist.

'Auto Trends' Spotlights Four Black Men Ages 37 To 55 And Their Personal Journey With Prostate Cancer

Auto Trends with Jeff Cars.com kicks off its sixth season on the airways this weekend, discussing Black men and the silent disease known as prostate cancer. Being that September is officially deemed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, Auto Trends with JeffCars.com is veering away from its normal automotive conversations to focus on the journey of four Black men, including the host, whom were all stricken with the disease well below the average age of 66.