Experts Discuss PCF Screening Guidelines for Black Men in the U.S.
Black men in the United States are more likely to be diagnosed with and to die from prostatecancer than men of other backgrounds. To address this disparity, PCF convened a panel ofrenowned experts to survey the complete body ofresearch to develop evidence-based screening recommendations. We spoke with lead author Dr. Isla Garraway (UCLA andVA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System) and Dr. Curtis Pettaway (MD Anderson CancerCenter) about this ground breaking work that will elevate the conversation around prostate cancer screening. Watch the video to learn more about:
- Disparities in prostate cancer among Black men
- What prostate cancer screening entails (hint: it’s a simple PSA blood test)
- What age to start screening
- Why knowledge is power