At just 59 years old, Jeffrey P. was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was localized meaning the cancer had not spread, but it still left him with many questions. He would learn Black men get diagnosed and die from prostate cancer about 2x as much as white men.

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In this segment of “The Patient-Doctor Story,” we hear about the healthcare disparities and Jeffrey’s message to other men of color. His real oncologist, Dr. Christopher Weight, the Center Director for Urologic Oncology at Cleveland Clinic, brings the perspective of a physician to the discussion and shares some reasons behind the numbers.

Thank you to both Jeffrey and Dr. Weight for joining such an important conversation and sharing their perspectives!

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The interview has only been edited for clarity.

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