Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally Update

June 3, 2021

Leaders in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia, (DMV), are speaking out to raise awareness about the growing prostate cancer crisis in Black America caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the estimated 30% increase in new prostate cancer cases in 2021. Prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths for Black men in the U.S.

"We are facing an unprecedented prostate cancer crisis in this country and Black men will be hit the hardest," says Thomas Farrington, PHEN Founder and President. “Our Disparity Rally is raising prostate cancer awareness in DMV and throughout Black America, while also providing educational resources and tools to address disparities in early detection, treatments and clinical trials.”

PHEN recorded public service announcements (PSAs) are promoted online and via radio. Radio stations in the DMV area are currently running these messages and supporting the Disparity Rally.

WBTJ/Richmond talk show host Kat Simons interviewed Tom Farrington about the PHEN Prostate Cancer Disparity Rally. Noted central Virginia community activist, and Radio One Director of Community Outreach, Clovia Lawrence hosted PHEN Director of Community Outreach Reverend Adrian Backus on her weekly broadcast. Other radio stations in the area are reaching out to schedule interviews. 

The Disparity Rally raises awareness and promotes PHEN’s free online educational resources for early detection (PHENPSA.com), treatments (PHENPath.com) and clinical trials (PHENTrials.com). “Our early returns show that we are indeed meeting our objectives, and we are excited about expanding our radio campaign beyond the DMV area," says Reverend Adrian Backus.

If you are interested in joining PHEN's rally, email: meredith@prostatehealthed.org

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