Don’t believe the hype: breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009 about 1,910 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the United States. After an early diagnosis, actor Richard Roundtree, better known as the world’s beloved Shaft, thought he might become a statistic before he became proactive in his treatment. Fast forward 16 years later and you’ll find the Hollywood vet quite vocal about his breast cancer survival story as he encourages others to pay attention to their health.
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Shaft on Breast Cancer
Roundtree was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1993 and since then has been a strong advocate for cancer awareness and men’s health organizations. He was recently awarded the prestigious Jackie Robinson Foundation Award for Excellence for his work in raising cancer awareness. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2005 approximately 1,690 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among men in the United States, and approximately 460 men will die from breast cancer in the United States in 2005.
An Evening with Richard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree discusses his career and life as one of Hollywood’s most famous actors.
