There’s a good chance you know someone who is a prostate cancer survivor.
One in eight men — and one in six Black men — will get prostate cancer during their lifetime.
It’s not something we are all good at talking about. But we need to.
Prostate cancer outcomes are much better when the cancer is caught early. And family history is also a major risk factor for the cancer.
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Wednesday at 9 a.m., we’re setting all that embarrassment aside. A urologist and a survivor will be in-studio with MPR News host Angela Davis, talking about prostate cancer and how we can better save lives.
What are the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer, and what do Black men, in particular, need to know?
And we want to hear from you, too. Are you a prostate cancer survivor? What’s the story behind your diagnosis and treatment? How has your prostate cancer experience continued to affect you as a survivor? Call 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828 during the 9 a.m. hour.
Guests:
Dr. Christopher Warlick is the Department Head for the Department of Urology at the University of Minnesota Medical School and is an Associate Professor who treats several urologic cancers, with an emphasis on prostate cancer.
Willie Bridges is a prostate cancer survivor from Minneapolis. He was first diagnosed 12 years ago.
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