The Merriweather Brothers are on a collaborative mission to educate black men about prostate cancer myths, challenges and their personal health journey as prostate cancer survivors. Currently the mortality rate of African males is 64% higher compared to white males. To combat these statistics, A.J. Merriweather (67) hosted and produced six episodes for his LitTV cable show, entitled, “Men’s Health Matters: Prostate Edition.” With his brothers serving as guests, the concerted effort engaged the audience on Merriweathers family prostate cancer hereditary traits that persists in his family today. Brother Eskine Merriweather (71), had a bout with prostate cancer, while Brother Chris Merriweather (76) dealt with enlarged prostate cancer issues.
The trio discussed questions pertaining to: the prostate cancer diagnosis; what happens when you receive the news; now what; treatments and the road to victory. A.J. remarked, “Black men are stronger together, we have to be open and honest with ourselves and our families,” he said. A.J. Merriweather is a military veteran and serves as prostate cancer ambassadors for the Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN) and Mayo Clinic. Merriweather keeps his calendar full with speaking engagements around the country educating males of all ages on his prostate cancer journey and the importance of early screening and detection.
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