HOUSTON As graduation ceremonies took over social media feeds and timelines nationwide on Sunday, the announcement of President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis emerged as the leading headline.
The President’s private office issued the subsequent announcement:
A few days ago, President Joe Biden underwent evaluation due to escalating urinary issues, leading to the discovery of a prostate lump. He received confirmation last Friday that he has prostate cancer, marked by a high Gleason score of 9 (Grade Group 5), indicating spread to the bones as well. Despite being an advanced and severe type, the cancer shows sensitivity to hormones, offering viable treatment avenues. President Biden along with his family is currently consulting doctors about potential therapy choices.
MY TESTIMONY
I am a prostate cancer survivor. My urologist made an early diagnosis of the disease. I underwent a series of radiation treatments and have been declared cancer-free.
Unfortunately, many men, like President Biden, are unaware that prostate cancer can silently destroy our bodies and become rapidly aggressive. My father, three uncles, and several friends had prostate cancer.
Black men face an increased likelihood of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and unfortunately often succumb to the illness as they neglect routine PSA blood tests and physical examinations conducted by doctors. To be honest, numerous individuals harbor misunderstandings about these screening procedures and shun them out of fear that such checks might challenge their masculinity.
SPORTS LEGENDS FOUGHT AND WON
Hall of Famers supporting HBCU sports include Shannon Sharpe, Ken Griffey Jr., Dusty Baker, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , and broadcaster Brian Custer, who have both fought against prostate cancer. Similar to my experience, an early detection can lead to successful treatment, and I urge men with a family history of this condition to undergo screening at the earliest opportunity.
“I’m acutely aware that Many individuals within the African American community does not offer the same choices, and I understand it is my duty to unite with those striving to alter this," Abdul-Jabbar wrote In a recent essay, "Due to the significant danger facing Black lives. There's a serious risk involved."
"I strongly recognize that numerous individuals within the Black community lack similar choices, and I understand it’s my duty to stand alongside those working to alter this situation...Given that Black lives are endangered. Endangered seriously." Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
President Biden hasn't been personally engaged with HBCU sports; however, he has consistently shown support for our colleges and universities throughout his time in office as well as before and after his presidency.
Go for a check-up, fellow sports enthusiasts. Summon the bravery, persistence, and unwavering resolve to battle the illness. You have what it takes to triumph and recover; just look at how those legendary athletes’ journeys stand as proof.
Dispatching heartfelt prayers to President Biden and all those battling prostate cancer with their treatments.
I hope this message touches your soul and motivates you to take action, particularly if you are a Black man over 35 years old.
We shall see.
Go to ZERO Prostate Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation For details about prostate cancer and available treatment options.
FROM ZERO PROSTATE CANCER
African American males have a significantly higher risk of developing prostate cancer. Approximately one out of every six black men can expect to be diagnosed with this condition during their lifetime, as opposed to just one out of every eight men generally.
African American males face approximately 1.7 times higher odds of being diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 2.1 times greater risk of succumbing to it compared to Caucasian males. Additionally, African American men have a marginal tendency towards receiving diagnoses at later stages of the disease relative to their White counterparts.
Although the exact cause remains unclear, various elements can influence cancer risk and outcomes within the Black and African American community.
- Given the historical background, race in the U.S. is linked to socioeconomic standing, and those with lower socioeconomic positions have a higher likelihood of developing cancer as well as poorer health results.
- African American men could face adverse effects due to racial prejudice in preventative healthcare services. They have a lower probability of being recommended for PSA testing compared to Caucasian men and are more frequently informed that the advantages of undergoing a PSA test are questionable.
- discovered that African American men who were identified as having early-stage prostate cancer were less prone to undergo any form of treatment compared to their white counterparts.
The encouraging news is that prostate cancer is highly treatable when caught at an early stage.
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The article was initially posted on www.si.com/college/hbcu as Triumph Over Prostate Cancer: Stories of Athletic Heroes, My Journey, and Countless Others .
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