It is the most common non-skin cancer in men. It's the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. And it's the 2nd most common type of cancer in the US. It’s Prostate cancer.  

And black men are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as all other men. Family history plays a huge role in determining the risk. Here’s the catchy part – you don’t often see the symptoms of prostate cancer until it spreads. 

So what are the symptoms, can it be detected early and treatment is available? There is good news - Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer can still live long lives. 

Guests - 

Tomeeka Farrington – Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) Asst to Pres of PHEN; prin­ci­pal & founder of Spot­light Com­mu­ni­ca­tions. 

Tony Knox -- Volunteer & Prostate cancer, PHEN

It is the most common non-skin cancer in men. It's the second-leading cause of cancer death in American men. And it's the 2nd most common type of cancer in the US. It&rsquo;s Prostate cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
And black men are more than twice as likely to die from prostate cancer as all other men.&nbsp;Family history plays a huge role in determining the risk. Here&rsquo;s the catchy part &ndash; you don&rsquo;t often see the symptoms of prostate cancer until it spreads.&nbsp;
So what are the symptoms, can it be detected early and treatment is available? There is good news - Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer can still live long lives.&nbsp;
Guests -&nbsp;
Tomeeka Farrington &ndash; Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) Asst to Pres of PHEN; prin&shy;ci&shy;pal &amp; founder of Spot&shy;light Com&shy;mu&shy;ni&shy;ca&shy;tions.&nbsp;
Tony Knox -- Volunteer &amp; Prostate cancer, PHEN

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The Charlotte Community Connections podcast spotlights those who are making a difference in the greater Charlotte area. From area non-profits to healthcare initiatives and local leaders to startup entrepreneur, we'll learn the diverse ways we can work together to strengthen our community.  
 Interested in being featured on Charlotte Community Connections or have a suggestion?  Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:janine.davis@bbgi.com">janine.davis@bbgi.com</a>.
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