According to the PCF,one in six Black men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime,aratethatisonein eight among white men.The PCF also notes that Black men are twiceas likely to die from the disease as white men. Due to theracial disparities noted above,the PCF urges Black men to discuss prostate cancer screening with their physicians around age 40, which is five years earlier than the PCF recommends men without risk factors open a dialogue with doctors about screening for the disease.
First Nazareth Baptist Church Men’s Day Health Forum Presents The Black Walnut: A Call to Action on Prostate Cancer in Black Men “The Year of Persistent Hope and Persevering Faith: Faith Without Fear”
The first 40 men 40+ years of age receive a $25 gift card for participation.
When: August 23, 2025, at 11:00 am (Refreshments will be served; PSA screenings will be available).
Where: First Nazareth Baptist Church at 2351 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29204
Contact(s): Deacon Frank Brown (803) 467-3951 or Dr. André Melvin – (803) 457-3356
