I Had Prostate Cancer. What About My Manhood?
A must Read for Every Man In America and The Women Who Care for Them!
That was the nagging fear that consumed me after I heard the two words that no man wants to hear. “You have prostate cancer.” At only 52 years old, I faced the sobering threat that this disease could rob me of my vitality and masculinity. As a dedicated husband, father, and pillar in my community, I built my identity as a man through the ability to provide for and protect my family. Now with my manhood on the line, I embarked on a psychological battle to reclaim my sense of self while confronting the gut-wrenching decisions around treating this disease.

Like most men, I dreaded the notoriously invasive tests and embarrassing exams required to detect prostate cancer early. But thanks to my persistently nagging neighbor and the fateful referral to get my prostate checked at 35, I received annual tests that likely saved my life when cancer struck at 52. From weighing the merits of radical robotic surgery versus unproven alternative treatments, to managing humiliating side effects that challenged my manhood like incontinence, every step confronted me with demoralizing indignities. Yet drawing courage from my unrelenting faith and vision to play golf into my 80s, I emerged from the crucible of cancer with my masculinity intact and a mission to embolden men to take control of their prostate health. While African American men disproportionately face an aggressive form of this disease, I stand as living proof that early screening and treatment affords the best odds for protecting one’s livelihood and longevity. My story transcends race and speaks to men everywhere: knowledge and vigilance are your greatest allies against prostate cancer threatening your manhood. Through my unflinching account detailing how I triumphed over the physical and mental anguish, I aim to help men safeguard their health and reclaim their lives after prostate cancer tries to steal their vitality and dignity.