From Music Legend to Cancer Advocate: Montell Jordan’s Prostate Cancer Journey | EP 87
About this episode
Montell Jordan shares his personal journey with prostate cancer, discussing diagnosis, treatment decisions, and the importance of early detection.
In this episode of All Talk Oncology, host Kenny Perkins (Your Cancer Guy) sits down with legendary R&B artist Montell Jordan for an honest and deeply personal conversation about his battle with prostate cancer. Known worldwide for the iconic hit “This Is How We Do It,” Montell opens up about life beyond music and shares what it was like receiving a cancer diagnosis after a routine annual physical. Initially diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer, Montell discusses the difficult decisions surrounding treatment, the emotional toll of recurrence, and how his unwavering faith helped him navigate one of the hardest battles of his life. Montell candidly speaks about the realities many men don’t openly discuss—fear, masculinity, intimacy after treatment, mental resilience, and the impact cancer has on relationships and family dynamics. He also highlights the vital role caregivers play and how his wife helped sustain him through treatment and recovery. Most importantly, Montell emphasizes the life-saving importance of early detection and PSA screening, especially for African American men who are at higher risk for prostate cancer. This powerful episode is filled with…
People in this episode
Host: Kenny Perkins
Guest: Montell Jordan
Topics covered
- prostate cancer
- cancer advocacy
- early detection
- mental resilience
- caregivers
- masculinity
- health screenings
Keywords
- prostate cancer
- Montell Jordan
- cancer diagnosis
- PSA screening
- caregivers
- mental health
- R&B artist
- cancer treatment
- early detection
- masculinity
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: This Is How We Do It
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