"Former NIH Director Francis Collins Opens Up About Prostate Cancer Battle"
Former NIH director Francis S. Collins revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis and decision to go public with it, emphasizing the importance of early detection and equitable access to treatments and screenings. He shared his upcoming radical prostatectomy procedure and urged for increased awareness and research efforts to combat prostate cancer, particularly among Black men who face higher risks. Collins highlighted the potential for a high likelihood of being cured by the surgery and called for all men to have the same opportunity for early detection and effective treatment.