It was my wife who kept after me to see my doctor for a screening. "We men don't want to consider or vocalize our vulnerabilities. "Although men are 35 percent more likely to develop prostate cancer than women are to be diagnosed with breast cancer, no one seems to talk about the disease," says Wilson. "For years I've spent my life performing," explains Wilson. In dealing with his situation, Wilson understood two things: he had to decide on a treatment that was right for him and he had to do something about getting the word out about prostate cancer to African American and all men. Genetic differences, lifestyle and nutrition habits, and access to healthcare may all play a role in the statistics. Scientists do not yet understand why prostate cancer odds-both incidence and death rates-are higher among African American men. He started on a course of therapy on November 21. Following his diagnosis in September, he consulted with his doctor to select a treatment option that was right for him. Wilson is buoyed by the fact that his cancer was detected early. I was lucky to be diagnosed and begin treatment early. My wife, Mahin, and I are very fortunate. "While I was surprised to discover that this disease strikes one out of every six American men, I was astounded to learn that African American men are 1.6 times more likely than others to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. this isn't a cancer I should be getting,'" says Wilson. "When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September, I thought to myself 'I'm too young. His second solo album on Jive Records, Uncle Charlie, featuring the top-ten single There Goes My Baby, is scheduled for release on February 17. He also announced that he is teaming with the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) to raise awareness and research funds for prostate cancer. Here's the press release:Ĭharlie Wilson, the famed R&B artist widely known as the lead vocalist for the GAP Band in the 1980s and his gold-certified album, Charlie Last Name Wilson, announced that he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer. Wilson is currently supporting his upcoming CD Uncle Charlie, which is the follow up to his gold Charlie, Last Name Wilson.
Gap Band lead singer and solo artist Charlie Wilson has indicated that he was diagnosed last Fall with prostate cancer and is currently battling the disease, reports EURWeb.