Why Black Men Should Consider Earlier Screening for Prostate Cancer

In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September,
host Rachel Feltman sits down with Alfred Winkler, chief of urology
at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, to discuss
proactive steps individuals can take to protect themselves against
prostate cancer. Black American men, in particular, face some of
the highest rates of the disease in the world, with multiple
factors contributing to this elevated risk. This episode explores
efforts to raise awareness and promote early screening within this
high-risk group. This episode is part of “Health Equity Heroes,” an
editorially independent special project that was produced with
financial support from Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Recommended reading:
New Prostate Cancer Treatments Offer Hope for Advanced Cases 
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