蜜芽传媒

It鈥檚 called the silent killer and it is the second most common form of cancer among males in the world. Yet, despite the fact that it only affects men, many are reluctant to talk about it.

Following former president Joe Biden鈥檚 announcement that he has an aggressive form of the disease, we hear from two men about their diagnosis, their fears, the stigma and the reality of dealing with side effects like erectile dysfunction and incontinence after surgery.

鈥淪ometimes I鈥檓 a bit nervous when I鈥檓 going out, especially if I鈥檇 had a lot of water to drink in the day,鈥� said Leslie, a 46-year old DJ in Britain. 鈥淪o I鈥檓 always calculating how much to drink, depending on where I鈥檓 going to, which is quite frustrating. Also if I鈥檝e had coffee or if I鈥檝e had alcohol, then I notice that I鈥檓 more concerned.鈥�

Leslie is black and he discusses why black men are at higher risk from the disease with an oncology specialist from Nairobi, Kenya. We also hear from a 65-year old Guy Jenkins in Biden鈥檚 home state of Pennsylvania. He also has prostate cancer and his daughter, a pharmacist, is helping her father cope with the condition.

Hosted by Mark Lowen.

A Boffin Media production with producer Sue Nelson in partnership with the 蜜芽传媒 OS team and producers Virginia Kelly, Akwasi Sarpong, Laura Cress.

(Photo: Leslie in the UK. Credit: Leslie)