Navigating Black Men's Health: A Conversation with Derek Perkinson

In this episode of The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market, Sheila Thorne welcomes guest Derek Perkinson. A native New Yorker born in Harlem, he's also the President and founder of D Perk Consulting Group, LLC, with expertise in advertising, marketing, and sales, as well as crisis management and large-scale field operations. Tune in to this episode as Derek Perkinson talks about:  * Men with Breast Cancer: Derek shares his experience as a male breast cancer survivor, emphasizing that men can also be affected by this disease, highlighting the importance of awareness.  * Awareness and Breast Cancer Screening: Derek's story underscores the significance of early detection and the necessity of timely medical screenings.  * Family Support: Derek describes how he informed his family about his diagnosis and the critical role they played in supporting him.  * Mental Health and Fitness: Derek's emotional struggles and initial feelings of gloom and doom after the diagnosis shed light on the mental health challenges that cancer patients often face.  Learn more about Derek Perkinson:  * Connect with Derek Perkinson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-perkinson-825019127/ ************************* About The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market: Each episode of Sheila Thorne’s The Kaleidoscope podcast highlights leaders and patients of color to discuss culturally linguistically appropriate strategies and services.  * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market on Apple Podcasts: Stay tuned for link  * Subscribe to The Kaleidoscope: Healthcare in a Diverse America From Molecule to Market video series on YouTube: Stay tuned for link Connect with Sheila Thorne:  * Website: https://sheilathorne.com  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-thorne-63b5a32  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/sthornemhmg  * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheilaThorne