*Singer and songwriter Montell Jordan is advocating for prostate cancer awareness and emphasizing the importance of early detection, particularly among Black men, who face an increased risk. His efforts come in the wake of his personal experience with the disease.
Jordan, known for his hit song “This Is How We Do It,” was diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer in January 2024. After having a radical prostatectomy on November 5, doctors discovered additional cancer, upgrading his condition to stage 2. Despite this, Jordan revealed in a recent update that the cancer was fully removed during the surgery. The artist recently celebrated his 56th birthday by spreading prostate cancer awareness.
“Today is my birthday. I love you. I’m doing something unthinkable. I need your help. I only have a few simple requests,” said Jordan in the video, Survivornet reports.
“Watch until the end and then: 1. Pray 2. Take action. Give if you are moved. 3. Share. Thank you,” he added.
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In the video, Jordan holds up cards detailing his health journey. He explained, “Today, Tuesday Dec. 3, is my birthday. I’m 56 years young. I’m grateful to be alive. January 2024 I was diagnosed with stage one prostate cancer. Yes. Earlier this year.”
Jordan continued, “Early Detection help saved my life. My wife, my kids, my close family and friends have been my tribe … our church.”
He added, “I have an amazing community. I learned I can do hard things. I cannot do hard things alone. We have been documenting this journey. We researched and reviewed all options. We prayed hard.”
When he underwent surgery last month to have his entire prostate and surrounding tissue removed, including the seminal vesicles— that’s when his medical team discovered more cancer.
“It was more aggressive, it was undetected, it was more like stage two. But they got it all. THEY GOT IT ALL,” Jordan added. “Jesus saved my soul. Early detection helped saved my life.”
He concluded, “I’m now cancer free.”
According to the National Cancer Institute, Black men face prostate cancer death rates that are more than double those of white men, per Survivornet. Prostate cancer screening guidelines recommend that Black males start screenings at age 40—10 to 15 years earlier than those at average risk.
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