R&B Star Montell Jordan revealed that his prostate cancer returned, less than a year after announced that he was without cancer.
THE This is how we do it Singer was diagnosed for the first time in January 2024 and underwent a radical prostatectomy to remove his prostate gland later that year.
He declared himself free of months later, but during an appearance on NBC is today Jordan confirmed that cancer was detected again on Wednesday.
Jordan said: “I have always imagined that I would tell my story of prostate cancer on the other side because my prostate was deleted and that the margins were clear. But almost a year later, I still need to come back for additional treatments because cancer was detected.”
According to Daily mailA follow -up exam nine months after his surgery found small traces of cancer in the lymph nodes on the left side of his body and in the prostate bed.
In addition, Jordan will now start radiation therapy for protons five days a week for seven weeks, combined with hormonal blockers designed to prevent testosterone from fueling cancer growth.
Despite the backhand, Jordan remains positive: “It is an interruption in life of seven weeks and a half to make sure of having a longer life. I believe that this treatment will eradicate cancer and allow me to continue to live with a high quality of life. ”
In addition, Jordan has credited his wife Kristin, their five children, and non -profit prostate cancer to have supported him throughout the trip.
According to the point of sale, he also united his forces with the organization to defend routine screenings, especially for black men, who face a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer.
In addition, the singer should share his health battle in a future documentary, Sustain, which he launched on Instagram this week.
In this regard, he wrote: “I never thought I would be here. We cannot wait until you hear and see the story. The documentary is transformer. “
