Al Roker Talks Prostate Cancer, Wellness And His Recent Visit To Chicago

In a candid Q&A, Al Roker discusses his battle with prostate cancer, the importance of men’s health awareness and his impactful storytelling initiatives, while also sharing humorous anecdotes and advice for a healthier lifestyle. Here’s one indisputable truth about Black men and preventable health conditions: They are more likely to die from them than any other ethnic group.& This is especially true for prostate cancer in that one in six Black men will develop it in his lifetime, compared to one in eight men overall. Plus, Black men are more likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer and die from it than White men, states ZERO Prostate Cancer, the non-profit organization dedicated to prostate cancer education and research. Recently, former NBA great Alonzo Mourning had his prostate removed after a cancer diagnosis and is pushing for more men to get checked.& Adding to that chorus is famous NBC “Today” show weatherman, personality, journalist and author Al Roker, who was recently in town for a speaking engagement at the Social Innovation Summit 2024, which took place at the JW Marriott Chicago downtown. The title of his topic was “Empowering Narratives: Storytelling To Shape Your Brand’s Impact.” In a virtual interview with...