Prostate cancer is often described as a man’s disease. But behind every diagnosis, there is another story—one that is rarely told.
In this powerful and deeply emotional episode of the If You Are My Brothers Podcast, host Reggie Hicks shifts the focus to the women who stand beside the men in the fight—wives, partners, and caregivers who carry the weight of the journey in ways the world doesn’t always see.
Closing out Women’s History Month, this conversation is marked by honesty, vulnerability, and strength. These women open up about what it truly means to walk alongside someone battling prostate cancer—not just as supporters, but as partners in survival.
"If 'You Are My Brothers" is a documentary and outreach project that follows the journeys of two African-American men dealing with prostate issues. Ralph Franklin, a real estate lawyer with a PSA level of 100 and a terminal prognosis, meets a physician who helps him prepare to live rather than succumb to the disease. Reggie Hicks, the documentary's producer, is diagnosed with the same illness while chronicling Ralph's story. This single narrative develops into two distinct yet deeply connected stories — two men facing their own challenges, united by a shared bond of brotherhood and hope.


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In this edition of If You Are My Brothers, we share powerful stories and new conversations moving men from awareness to action in the fight against prostate cancer. From expert insights to community impact, discover how you can join the movement to change the narrative around men’s health.
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