Alabama prostate cancer survivors urge men to get tested, share stories to break stigma

Prostate cancer survivors gathered in Homewood, Alabama, on Wednesday to urge men to get tested, emphasizing that early detection saves lives and there is "nothing to be ashamed of" about the disease. The Mike Slive Foundation hosted the event to address stigma and misconceptions. Prostate cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer death among American men, with one in eight diagnosed overall and one in six Black men affected, according to the American Cancer Society. Survivors, including journalist Roy Johnson, stressed that screening begins with a simple PSA blood test during annual checkups. Recommendations vary by age, family history, and risk factors, and survival rates depend heavily on the cancer's stage at diagnosis.