Charlie Wilson Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer

Saturday, November 07, 2009

By NjaiJoszor | Posted on 02/05/09 | Filed Under: R&B News, Charlie Wilson

R&B singer Charlie Wilson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Currently undergoing treatment, Wilson says "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. My wife, Mahin, and I are very fortunate. I was lucky to be diagnosed and begin treatment early. My prognosis is excellent."

Wilson, who is set to release his long anticipated album "Uncle Charlie" February 17th, was diagnosed in September.

"When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in September, I thought to myself �I�m too young� this isn�t a cancer I should be getting."

Taking his diagnosis as an opportunity to inform others, Wilson has partnered with the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

According to PCF, Wilson will raise funds to support prostate cancer research, specifically by supporting a PCF Creativity Research Grant. These grants support creative research ideas with high potential and no current funding. They encourage the development of high-risk/high-reward concepts that, if successful, could provide the basis for dramatically reducing death and suffering from prostate cancer. They are intended to bridge the gap between an idea and the results necessary to justify increased funding. Those wanting to make a donation to the Charlie Wilson-PCF Creativity Research Grant can go to www.unclecharliewilson.com.

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Hi Uncle Charlie! I just want to say that I truly LOVE YOU with all my Heart! Our God is Awesome and as long as you and your family pray and keep God first you will pull through this devil disease. I have Faith in you and that your going to get over this very soon. Keep the Faith in our God. Love is Love!!! Never say Bye! LATER!!!!!

Tracey Felder on 7/29/2009 12:57:37 AM

Keep the faith, God has a mighty big plan for you. Love your music.

GB on 7/7/2009 1:52:08 AM

This is what killed Bill Fredericks of the Drofters there is a massive push here in the U.K. to deal with this and there are lots of new treatments if caught early and God be praised his was caught early.

TJ on 4/27/2009 1:54:37 PM

when doubts fill my mind, your comfort renews my hope, LOVE YA !!

cheryl williams on 4/2/2009 1:42:09 PM

If you got faith of a side of a mustand seed you got all the faith you needs.

barbara on 3/29/2009 4:10:06 PM

That does not sound like good news.

lisa on 2/6/2009 9:38:40 AM

Hi, Uncle Charlie We love you, hang in there with God all things are good.

Linda on 2/5/2009 11:46:41 AM

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