April 17, 2021

Despite the fact that Black men are disproportionately affected by higher prostate cancer incidence and mortality than their non-Black counterparts, studies have shown that they are less likely to have discussions with their physicians about prostate cancer screening. Because the recommended age of screening for men is 55 years old, this study sought to determine...

It is well-documented that Black men are more likely to develop and die from prostate cancer than their white counterparts. Furthermore, those who are diagnosed and receive treatment are more likely to face decisional regret—cited as “distress caused by consideration of an alternative treatment choice”—regarding their prostate cancer treatment options. Because decisional regret can exacerbate...