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James Pickens Jr. Reveals Prostate Cancer and Urges Early Screening

He is urging routine prostate screening, especially for Black men with a family history.

Overview

  • During an annual checkup earlier this year, elevated PSA results led to an MRI and biopsy that found a tumor confined to the prostate.
  • He underwent a robotic radical prostatectomy to remove the cancer.
  • Doctors characterized the disease as a rare variant and plan close follow-up.
  • He released a Black Health Matters PSA encouraging men at higher risk to talk with their doctors about screening, including starting at age 40 for Black men or those with family history.
  • The disclosure aligns with a parallel Grey's Anatomy storyline, helping focus public attention on prostate health and early detection.