It’s the second-leading cause of cancer death among men in the United States. Most cases are diagnosed in men age 65 and older, and Black men are more likely to get it and die from it, the ACS notes.
If caught early, many forms of prostate cancer have a five-year survival rate above 99%, according to the ACS.
Harris said one of the most meaningful parts of the experience so far has been the support and stories that others have shared, NBC News reported.
“Whenever I’ve mentioned my diagnosis, invariably I’ve gotten, ‘Oh, my cousin did the radiation,’ or ‘My father had the surgery,’ or ‘My uncle went through that years ago. Do you want me to ask him to call you?’ ” Harris wrote.