Prostate cancer facts and statistics in a visual format that can be used to raise awareness in your community. This infographic shows the vast differences in how prostate cancer affects Black men.
BLACK & AFRICAN AMERICANS AND PROSTATE CANCER BY THE NUMBERS
Prostate cancer is cancer that begins in the prostate. The prostate is a walnut-shaped gland in the male reproductive system.
EVERY
EVERY DAY NEARLY 17
BLACK MEN WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER IN THEIR LIFETIME 1 in 6
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A BLACK MAN IS DIAGNOSED WITH PROSTATE CANCER
BLACK MEN DIE OF PROSTATE CANCER
DESPITE HIGHER RISK, STUDIES SHOW BLACK MEN ARE LESS LIKELYTO RECEIVE PSA TESTING THAN WHITE MEN.
BLACK MEN ARE 1.7x MORE LIKELY TO BE DIAGNOSED WITH AND 2.1x MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM PROSTATE CANCER THAN WHITE MEN
PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVORS ARE ALIVE IN THE USA 3.3+ MILLION
BLACK MEN IN THE U.S. AND CARIBBEAN HAVE THE HIGHEST DOCUMENTED PROSTATE CANCER INCIDENCE RATES IN THE WORLD.
Early Detection Saves Lives! When caught early, more than 99% of people diagnosed with prostate cancer will be alive in five years. THE GOOD NEWS IS... WHAT CAN I DO?
KNOW YOUR RISK
TAKE OUR QUIZ Learn more about your risk for prostate cancer.
FAMILY HISTORY AGING DIET RACE GENE CHANGES CHEMICAL EXPOSURE
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TALK ABOUT SCREENING
THE NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE CANCER NETWORK (NCCN) RECOMMENDS THAT BLACK MEN AND THOSE WITH A FAMILY HISTORY SHOULD BEGIN TALKING TO THEIR DOCTOR ABOUT SCREENING AS EARLY AS AGE 40 .
FIND A DOCTOR YOU TRUST
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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY. CANCER STATISTICS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN AND BLACK PEOPLE 2025. ATLANTA: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, 2025.
AFTER SCREENING
If screening shows you might have prostate cancer, your doctor may do a biopsy. If they find cancer, more tests can help show how serious it is and what treatments might work best for you.
ZERO launched Blitz The Barriers to transform communities by addressing the significant differences in prostate cancer outcomes. Join us! zerocancer.org/blitz
PATIENT ASSISTANCE
ZERO360 Helpline 1-844-244-1309 (Toll-Free): zerocancer.org/zero360 ZERO360 is a free service where case managers help patients and their families navigate insurance, find resources to help pay for treatment and living expenses, connect with emotional support services, and ensure access to care.
PEER SUPPORT
Support Groups: zerocancer.org/supportgroups A variety of virtual and in-person groups offer emotional support, resources, and education to empower those impacted by prostate cancer to make informed decisions on testing, treatment, and management of side effects. Groups led by and for Black men offer understanding and helpful resources that respect their unique experiences. MENtor: zerocancer.org/mentor A one-to-one peer support program that matches trained survivors with prostate cancer patients who want support from someone with similar experiences. Online Support: Online communities for patients, survivors, and caregivers to ask questions and connect include:
ZERO’s Forum powered by Inspire: zero.inspire.com
ZERO Connect: facebook.com/groups/zeroconnect
Black Men’s/Caregiver Group: facebook.com/groups/zerobmpcisupportgroup/
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