R&B The star Montell Jordan has revealed that his prostate cancer has returned, less than a year after announcing he was cancer -free.
The This is how we do Singer was first diagnosed in January 2024 and underwent a radical prostatectomy to remove his prostate gland later that year.
He declared himself free of the disease months later but during a performance on NBCs today On Wednesday, Jordan confirmed that the cancer had been discovered again.
Jordan said, “I always imagined I would tell my prostate cancer story from the other side because my prostate was removed and the margins were clear. But close to a year later I still have to go back to further treatments because cancer has been detected.”
According to Daily MailA follow-up study nine months after his surgery found small traces of lymph nodes cancer on the left side of his body and in the prostate bed.
In addition, Jordan will now begin proton beam therapy five days a week for seven weeks combined with hormone blockers designed to prevent testosterone from fueling for cancer growth.
Despite the setback, Jordan remains positive: “It is a seven and a half weeks of life interruption to make sure I have a longer life. I think this treatment will eradicate cancer and allow me to continue living with a great quality of life.”
In addition, Jordan credited his wife Kristin, their five children and nonprofit zero prostate cancer to support him through the journey.
According to the outlets, he has also joined forces with the organization to advocate for routine screenings, especially for black men facing a significantly higher risk of prostate cancer.
In addition, the singer is ready to share his health match in an upcoming documentary, Sustain, which he launched on Instagram this week.
In this regard, he wrote, “never thought I’d be here. We can’t wait for you to hear and see the story. The documentary is transformative.”
