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ZERO Prostate Cancer is teaming up with IndyCar and NASCAR drivers this Memorial Day Weekend to spotlight the urgent need for prostate cancer awareness—especially among Veterans, who face double the risk. With ZERO’s message featured in the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600, the campaign drives home one goal: early detection saves lives.

This Memorial Day Weekend, ZERO Prostate Cancer teams up with AstraZeneca and NASCAR to spotlight the urgent threat of prostate cancer—especially among Veterans, who face double the risk. With custom race cars and national exposure, the campaign urges early detection and lifesaving action.

Debate over PSA screening — a blood test that can detect prostate cancer but also carries risks of over-diagnosis and over-treatment. Experts emphasize the need for individualized decisions and updated screening guidelines, especially for high-risk groups like Black men and those with a family history.

Former President Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The cancer has a Gleason score of 9, indicating high severity, but it is hormone-sensitive, which could make it responsive to treatment.

Former President Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has sparked renewed attention on screening guidelines. The article explores the balance between early detection and the risks of overdiagnosis, especially in older men, and highlights the importance of personalized screening decisions.

Black men face twice the risk of dying from prostate cancer compared to white men. President Biden’s recent diagnosis highlights the urgency of early screening, especially in high-risk communities. Learn the signs, get tested, and find support.

Introducing Mathew Knowles — educator, music executive, and cancer advocate — as ZERO Prostate Cancer's new global ambassador, and a $7.5M commitment from Lead Founding Partner, Novartis.

Every 18 minutes, a Black man in the U.S. is diagnosed with prostate cancer. Knowles' powerful message is clear: stigma and silence are costing lives—and it’s time for change.

Prostate cancer, often detected too late, claims many lives due to stigma and lack of access. Mathew Knowles and ZERO Prostate Cancer aim to save 100,000 lives with the $20M Blitz the Barriers initiative.

ZERO Board Members Tom Hulsey and Teedra Bernard share their perspectives on the ZERO Prostate Cancer Summit and the importance of advocacy.

Bob Lane, a prostate cancer survivor, provides insights into the challenges of disclosure, emphasizing the importance of early detection and support services for men facing similar diagnoses.

CNN spoke to ZERO’s CEO Courtney Bugler about the one in six Black men who are diagnosed and why prostate cancer needs to be a national priority.

Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with and die from prostate cancer than white men, partly due to genetics, environment, diet, healthcare access, and racial bias in testing, underscoring the importance of early screening.

Brian Custer, host of “Showtime Championship Boxing,” reflects on his 10-year journey beating prostate cancer and the importance of erasing the stigma surrounding the disease, especially among men of color, emphasizing the need for early detection and support.

Henry Robinson Jr., a prostate cancer survivor and member of The Empowerment Network, is teaming up with the organization to support men battling prostate cancer through the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk on September 30th, aiming to raise awareness and honor those affected by the disease.

Dr. Alicia Morgans emphasizes the importance of educating prostate cancer patients and caregivers through trusted resources, like the Prostate Cancer Foundation and ZERO Prostate Cancer, and encourages open communication with medical teams, addressing topics such as cancer curability, treatment options, sexual health, mental health, and the need for support in the context of prostate cancer care.