*To kick off Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, a syndicated multicultural automotive program, seventh season on the air, we’re switching gears this week from focusing on cars to directing our attention to a disease that affects Black men disproportionately – prostate cancer.
According to the latest data, 1 in 6 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, during their lifetime, as compared to 1 in 8 White men.
More importantly, this high-risk population is twice as likely to die from the disease, as opposed to other groups.
Joining us this week Dr. Reggie Tucker-Seeley, ZEROCancer.org vice president of health and equity, and James Washburn, a young prostate cancer survivor and advocate, talk about the disease.
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Tucker-Seeley, who has been in this newly created role since September 2021, has been charged to serve as the national prostate advocate for Black men. During the conversation, he’ll discuss his role and plans with addressing Black men’s health, using prostate cancer education, as one of the vehicles, no pun intended.
And to close out the show, James Washburn, who was both diagnosed and cured of the disease all before the age of 45, speaks publicly for the first time about his journey and how he never expected to find himself in unfamiliar territory – tackling cancer.
Recommended Screening Ages
Its recommended that Black men begin the screening process to check their PSA, at the age of 40. Being that this is a silent disease, there may or may not be symptoms. Some of the common symptoms can range from frequent urination to blood in one’s urine. Conduct a Google search to find free screenings in your area.
Ironically, the average age for diagnosis with this disease is around 66 years old. While Washburn, who has yet to turn 50, doesn’t fit the typical profile in terms of age, the young prostate cancer survivor discovers during the course of the conversation that he was a prime candidate for the disease, after being asked a probing question.
What’s Driving The Disease
While scientists are still trying to determine what drives the disease, so far they believe that genetics (e.g. a family history), environmental factors and lifestyle (e.g. diet and exercise) could be some of the key drivers.
How To Tune In
This week’s show, which is sponsored by ZEROcancer.org, will air from Saturday, September 24 thru Thursday, September 29. To access air dates and schedules on SiriusXM and our radio affiliates, click here.
Our normal automotive programming resumes next week.
About Auto Trends with JeffCars.com
Jeff Fortson is the host and executive producer of Auto Trends with JeffCars.com, the only syndicated multicultural automotive program airing throughout the U.S. and Canada. The 30-minute weekly show, which is in its seventh season, airs on SiriusXM 141 and a number of FM radio dials. The program consists of in-depth one-on-one conversations with many of today’s industry pioneers and influencers, ranging from the ‘Hidden Figure’ and Black female who was responsible for using a mathematical formula to check the accuracy of the GPS (Global Positioning Sensor) to auto analysts to car designers to the trailblazer of LGBTQ auto advertising.
For upcoming shows, car reviews, car-buying tips, recall updates and a car-payment calculator, visit JeffCars.com, his car-buying educational guide. Follow him on twitter@JeffCars.
About ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer
ZERO — The End of Prostate Cancer is the leading national nonprofit with the mission to end prostate cancer. ZERO advances research, improves the lives of men and families, and inspires action. We’re building Generation ZERO, the first generation of men free from prostate cancer, through our national run/walk series, education and patient support programs, and grassroots advocacy. ZERO is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization recognized with four out of four stars by Charity Navigator, accredited by the Better Business Bureau, with regional chapters across the country. We dedicate 85 cents of every dollar to research and programs.
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