{"id":54690,"date":"2025-08-07T18:08:38","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T22:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/?p=54690"},"modified":"2025-10-21T14:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T18:36:37","slug":"alpha-phi-alpha-health-chairs-and-community-advocates-get-empowered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/alpha-phi-alpha-health-chairs-and-community-advocates-get-empowered\/","title":{"rendered":"Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Health Chairmen &#038; Community Advocates Get Empowered"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As part of the 98th General Convention and 119th Anniversary Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Black Health Matters, Astellas, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/?form=DONATE&amp;utm_source=paidsearch&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=lmnc_google_evergreenads2025&amp;utm_content=lmnc_google_evegreen_mainlink&amp;s_src=lmnc_google&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22559646475&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADm0vwD4C0ZtAvKL2D7q639au_UMi&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwndHEBhDVARIsAGh0g3BRJdLJ-eJs2X2srPqs1GnIU6U9ywQu3OKzM2RrxbFeKmjS2iXoNbwaAtLfEALw_wcB\">ZERO Prostate Cancer<\/a> hosted a powerful event to educate the organization&#8217;s health chairs and community advocates about prostate cancer, from prevention through diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54699\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-300x204.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-300x204.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-1024x696.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-768x522.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-150x102.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-696x473.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521-1068x726.jpeg 1068w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9521.jpeg 1177w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54698\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9910-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Langston D. Smith, DMD, MS, MHED (above), the Deputy Surgeon General for Dental Health, offered opening and closing remarks for the evening.<\/p>\n<h2>Early Prostate Cancer Detection Can Save Your Life<\/h2>\n<p>ZERO Prostate Cancer Chief Mission Officer, <a href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/people\/brian-bragg\">Brian Bragg,<\/a> provided an Overview of prostate cancer and its impact on Black men.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black men are 1.7x more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Because they are often diagnosed later, Black men are 2.1x more likely to die from prostate cancer than white men.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54711\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9973.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>When Should You Get Screened?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">Bragg told attendees that their screening needs will primarily depend on their family and\/health history.<\/span> He encouraged the brothers to take charge of their health by visiting this <a href=\"https:\/\/zerocancer.org\/risk-factors\">link<\/a> to assess their risks. Then discuss their concerns with their primary care doctor about when an initial PSA screening would be appropriate. For those who have a family history, screening may begin at age 40.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54696\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9981.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Partner With Your HCP For More Positive Outcomes<\/h3>\n<p>Michael Daniels, MD, a board-certified urologic surgeon who leads <a href=\"http:\/\/gtownurology.com\/contact-us\">Germantown Urology<\/a> in Germantown, PA, provided an encouraging keynote talk. He told the Alpha brothers they needed to use their voices at their doctor appointments. They had to work in partnership with their HCPs when it came to making treatment decisions and exploring experimental treatments (e.g., intensification\/combination therapy). These options may not always be offered, but speaking up and pursuing treatments that give Black men the best outcomes can help.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Prostate Cancer Screenings Are Critical<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Daniels also provided a quick overview of the prostate, stating that symptoms of prostate cancer are rarely experienced before cancer is advanced, thus supporting prevention and annual screenings.<\/p>\n<h3>Preventing Prostate Cancer With Healthier Lifestyle Choices<\/h3>\n<p>Dr. Daniels is an advocate of plant-based or plant-heavy eating, while avoiding processed foods, sugar, and alcohol. He reminded the audience that smoking is a cause or contributing cause for most cancers.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to mentioning treatment options and recent advancements (this is not your father&#8217;s prostate cancer), Dr. Daniels emphasized the importance of listening to your doctor.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54706\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9993.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Resources for Education and Empowerment<\/h2>\n<p>Astellas Oncology contributed printed materials to help attendees better understand their health:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>&#8220;Understanding Rising PSA After Surgery and\/or Radiation&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Know Your Prostate Plan&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>These brochures, filled with accessible, actionable information, helped reinforce the event&#8217;s core messages.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Post-Dinner Discussions<\/h2>\n<p>Post-dinner Table discussions were designed to explore the role Alpha Phi Alpha chapters can have in creating more awareness about prostate cancer and the risk to black men. Some discussed offered ideas, including chapters hosting or partnering for monthly health discussions at the chapter level, with a mention of &#8220;medical triage&#8221; to discuss health-related issues.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54933\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9633-1.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54931\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9628-1.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They also discussed ways to increase access to free PSA screenings. There was also a suggestion that chapters obtain information about health fairs and screening opportunities in the community and share that information with their brothers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54702\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9620-1.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Doing your research and having an action plan were encouraged by some brothers. Personal stories were shared, including some regarding switching doctors when a doctor doesn&#8217;t express adequate concern over elevating PSA numbers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-54703\" src=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-150x112.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625-696x522.jpeg 696w, https:\/\/blackhealthmatters.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/IMG_9625.jpeg 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>When You Have a Family History of Prostate Cancer, You May Do Things Differently.<\/h3>\n<p>The idea of watch and wait isn&#8217;t appropriate for young men or those with a family history of prostate cancer, according to the opinion of some brothers whose families have been impacted and successfully treated with prostate cancer. One specifically mentioned his 92-year-old father, and both he and his father are doing well and are cancer-free post-treatments.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>Health Equity Starts with Conversations. This dinner and discussion went beyond raising awareness\u2014it lit a fire. By bringing together expert voices, resources, and the lived experiences of Black men, the event underscored that prostate cancer doesn&#8217;t have to be a silent killer. 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