1 in 4 Prostate Cancer Foundation

1 In 4 Black Men Will Be
Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

The odds are real. The risk is disproportionate. The time to act is now. Know your risk, get screened, and help us change these statistics.

1 in 4 Black men diagnosed
2× More likely to die
40 Age to start screening
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The 1 in 4 Will be diagnosed with prostate cancer
What This Means

This Is Personal.
This Is Now.

Think about the four most important men in your life — your father, your brother, your best friend, your son. Statistically, one of them will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. That's what "1 in 4" means.

Black men are disproportionately affected and more likely to face aggressive forms that develop earlier. The good news? When caught early, prostate cancer is highly treatable.

1 in 4 Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime
1 in 12 Black men will die from it, far higher than other groups
1.7× More likely to be diagnosed than men of other ethnicities
Why Black Men?

The Risk Is Not Equal

Black men face a prostate cancer crisis driven by genetics, systemic gaps in healthcare, and late detection. Understanding these factors is the first step to fighting them.

Higher Risk at Younger Ages

Black men develop more aggressive forms of prostate cancer, often at younger ages. Experts recommend screening starting at age 40, a full decade earlier than standard advice.

Later Detection, Worse Outcomes

Many Black men are diagnosed when the cancer has already reached an advanced stage. Lack of access, awareness, and cultural stigma around health-seeking combine to create a deadly delay.

Systemic Healthcare Gaps

In West Africa, prostate cancer data is severely under-reported. Cases go undiagnosed and untracked, meaning the true scale of the crisis is even larger than statistics show.

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Early Warning Signs

Know The Symptoms

In its early stages, prostate cancer often has no symptoms. But when signs do appear, they're easy to miss or dismiss. Don't.

Difficulty starting or stopping urination
Frequent urination, especially at night
Weak or interrupted urine flow
Pain in the lower back, hips, or pelvis
Blood in urine or semen
Key Risk Factors

Are You At Risk?

You may be at higher risk if any of these apply to you.

Black African or Caribbean ancestry
Age 40 or older
Father, brother, or son had prostate cancer
Family history of BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations
Two or more close relatives diagnosed before age 60
Take Action

Getting Screened
Could Save Your Life

A simple PSA blood test is all it takes to begin. Early detection means more treatment options and far better outcomes.

01 Talk to your doctor and ask about a PSA test
02 A simple blood draw that is quick, painless, non-invasive
03 Review results with your doctor and understand your numbers
04 Make it annual, early detection saves lives
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