Clarence Jones
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But even more importantly, he has done a project with me. in terms of the topic that we're gonna talk about tonight, which is around prostate cancer. And I want to just tell our listeners, thank you for listening to us. And one of the things about Health Chatter, and I always like to frame this like this, is that we enter into a lot of different kinds of conversations.
But even more importantly, he has done a project with me. in terms of the topic that we're gonna talk about tonight, which is around prostate cancer. And I want to just tell our listeners, thank you for listening to us. And one of the things about Health Chatter, and I always like to frame this like this, is that we enter into a lot of different kinds of conversations.
So today it's gonna be a grown folks conversation, which is kind of a cultural thing. So we're gonna be talking about some really interesting things. We're gonna talk about some racial differences And we're going to talk about some perceptions when it comes to this issue around prostate cancer.
So today it's gonna be a grown folks conversation, which is kind of a cultural thing. So we're gonna be talking about some really interesting things. We're gonna talk about some racial differences And we're going to talk about some perceptions when it comes to this issue around prostate cancer.
One of the things that I will share with you is that out of all of the diseases that I struggle with, talking about, probably the number one disease is one or two is going to be around prostate cancer. And one of the reasons for that is that it has been such a kind of a taboo subject within my own community. It's been a kind of a taboo subject in terms of men.
One of the things that I will share with you is that out of all of the diseases that I struggle with, talking about, probably the number one disease is one or two is going to be around prostate cancer. And one of the reasons for that is that it has been such a kind of a taboo subject within my own community. It's been a kind of a taboo subject in terms of men.
And we're going to get into that when it comes to this topic today. Dr. Robert and I have recently done a study around prostate cancer and African-American men. And what was so intriguing to me about our conversation was the fact that he talked about two things that really impact me. One was food. One was prostate cancer. But this topic was barbecue and prostate cancer.
And we're going to get into that when it comes to this topic today. Dr. Robert and I have recently done a study around prostate cancer and African-American men. And what was so intriguing to me about our conversation was the fact that he talked about two things that really impact me. One was food. One was prostate cancer. But this topic was barbecue and prostate cancer.
And then one thing about me, one I really, really love and one I really, really hate to talk about. And so there was that conflict that we had in terms of talking about this topic. And so it was a very wonderful place to enter into. But it's also one in which I think is very important. So I'm really glad that he has spent the time, has given us the time to come in and talk to Health Chatter.
And then one thing about me, one I really, really love and one I really, really hate to talk about. And so there was that conflict that we had in terms of talking about this topic. And so it was a very wonderful place to enter into. But it's also one in which I think is very important. So I'm really glad that he has spent the time, has given us the time to come in and talk to Health Chatter.
about prostate cancers. So Dr. Robert, I want to thank you.
about prostate cancers. So Dr. Robert, I want to thank you.
Exactly, exactly, exactly, exactly. So Dr. Robert, let's first, let's start off, let's talk about, we're talking about prostate cancer. Let's first talk about and explain what is a prostate?
Exactly, exactly, exactly, exactly. So Dr. Robert, let's first, let's start off, let's talk about, we're talking about prostate cancer. Let's first talk about and explain what is a prostate?
And one of the things that, you know, as I was reading this topic, is that prostate is probably the second most common cancer?
And one of the things that, you know, as I was reading this topic, is that prostate is probably the second most common cancer?
Yes. I want to let our listeners know that I do love Dr. Robert. And Dr. Robert is definitely a clinician. And so when we got together to talk about this issue, he was really able to enter into the conversation and to work with the community in a way that really engaged them. And I think that the work that we're going to talk about now, which is the
Yes. I want to let our listeners know that I do love Dr. Robert. And Dr. Robert is definitely a clinician. And so when we got together to talk about this issue, he was really able to enter into the conversation and to work with the community in a way that really engaged them. And I think that the work that we're going to talk about now, which is the
the work around the African-American community and prostate cancer. I said, we're going to talk about some racial things. There's some racial differences when it comes to prostate cancer. The thing that I was hearing was that Asian Americans, Asians probably are the lowest when it comes to prostate cancer and African-Americans are probably the highest.
the work around the African-American community and prostate cancer. I said, we're going to talk about some racial things. There's some racial differences when it comes to prostate cancer. The thing that I was hearing was that Asian Americans, Asians probably are the lowest when it comes to prostate cancer and African-Americans are probably the highest.