Montell Jordan opened up about his prostate cancer recurrence and how he’s using his story to fight for early detection to save lives– especially those of Black men.
The 1990s R&B singer opened up about his current fight during a recent appearance captured in a viral clip. Jordan’s health battle began in early 2024 after a routine PSA test flagged elevated levels. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer soon after and underwent a radical prostatectomy. By the end of that year, he announced he was cancer-free.
Last month he revealed during a nine-month follow-up in mid-2025, doctors discovered lingering cancer cells in the prostate bed and lymph nodes on his left side. That recurrence led to a new treatment plan involving proton radiation five days a week for nearly two months, along with hormone therapy to suppress testosterone, which can fuel cancer growth. He’s using his platform to stress the value of regular check-ups and early detection. “Early detection is the thing that allows me to have a choice to treat it and live and to continue giving myself the best quality of life possible,” Jordan said on NBC’s TODAY.