President Biden’s Prostate Cancer: Black Men Pay Attention Former President Joseph Biden announced on Sunday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. He was diagnosed after reporting urinary symptoms to his physicians. His Gleason score is a 9 (out of a possible 10), making this an aggressive cancer. The former President, 82, also has Stage 4 cancer, meaning it has spread to his bones. His cancer is hormone-sensitive, according to his doctors, which seems to bode well for a potential treatment plan.According to the New York Times, prostate cancer experts say that once the disease has spread to the bones, however, it cannot be cured. Dr. Judd Moul, a prostate cancer expert at Duke, told the Times that men whose prostate cancer has spread “can live five, seven, 10 or more years.”View the full article here. Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. Monthly Newsletter Monthly Newsletter Our ZEROHour newsletter features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events. About Prostate Cancer Health Equity Prostate Cancer News Spreading Awareness Contributor Corynne Corbett, Editorial Director Corynne L. Corbett is the editorial director at Black Health Matters, where she leads the company’s content strategy across digital and live platforms focused on health equity for African American communities. She brings more than 25 years of editorial and communications experience, having served as Beauty Director at ESSENCE, Executive Editor at Real Simple, and Editor-in-Chief of Heart & Soul. Corynne holds a Master’s in Technology Entrepreneurship from the University of Maryland and a BFA in Fashion Merchandising and Management from Pratt Institute. A longtime advocate for health education, she now resides in New York City. More for you
Former President Joseph Biden announced on Sunday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. He was diagnosed after reporting urinary symptoms to his physicians. His Gleason score is a 9 (out of a possible 10), making this an aggressive cancer. The former President, 82, also has Stage 4 cancer, meaning it has spread to his bones. His cancer is hormone-sensitive, according to his doctors, which seems to bode well for a potential treatment plan.According to the New York Times, prostate cancer experts say that once the disease has spread to the bones, however, it cannot be cured. Dr. Judd Moul, a prostate cancer expert at Duke, told the Times that men whose prostate cancer has spread “can live five, seven, 10 or more years.”View the full article here.
Read More About Prostate Cancer Enjoy our library of additional news articles, our Journey to ZERO blog, and our ZEROHour newsletter. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. Monthly Newsletter Monthly Newsletter Our ZEROHour newsletter features news about prostate cancer, updates on ZERO’s initiatives and activities, and featured stories of those impacted by the disease. Journey to ZERO Journey to ZERO Our Journey to ZERO blog features commentary and discussion about what's happening in the prostate cancer community, stories and inspiration from people impacted by the disease, and insights on news and current events.
