This chapter explores the reasons behind men's reluctance to discuss their prostate health, including fears associated with exams and discomfort. It also addresses questions about screening accuracy, hereditary factors, and the lack of awareness surrounding colon cancer.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin drew flak after trying to keep his prostate cancer surgery a secret. Health journalist Howard Wolinsky explains that’s super common among men, who don’t like being probed about their prostates.
This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Noel King.
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