Overview
- Pickens announced his status on Instagram, thanking supporters and urging men to get checked.
- Elevated PSA levels at an annual physical triggered an MRI and biopsy that found a tumor confined to the prostate.
- He chose surgical removal after doctors identified a rare variant and advised a cautious course.
- His public disclosure was timed with a Grey's Anatomy episode featuring a health storyline for his character.
- He partnered with Black Health Matters on a PSA promoting early screening, highlighting higher risk for Black men and those with family histories, a disparity noted by the CDC.