Living With It: The Courage of Active Surveillance

Host Reggie Hicks welcomes award-winning journalist and AL.com columnist Roy S. Johnson for an honest and inspiring conversation about living with prostate cancer through active surveillance. After learning that his father died from prostate cancer, Roy became committed to regular screenings and early detection. When his own diagnosis came, he faced a difficult question many men struggle with: Do you immediately treat prostate cancer—or carefully monitor it? Roy shares how faith, research, trusted doctors, and family helped guide his decision to pursue active surveillance instead of immediate surgery or treatment. In this episode: Roy discusses discovering his family history The emotional moment he received his diagnosis Why he chose to publicly share his journey The psychological challenge of living with cancer What “thriving with cancer” means The importance of PSA testing for Black men His advocacy around Alabama’s SB19 prostate cancer screening legislation This episode is an important reminder that informed decisions, early detection, and open conversations can save lives. Resources AL.com Cancer Chronicles: https://www.al.com Learn more about the If You Are My Brothers Project: https://www.ifyouaremybrothers.org Disclaimer This podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Take action. It could save your life.