‘And Just Like That…’ spotlights Prostate cancer⁣ awareness

‍ Updated June 27, 2025

Harry Goldenblatt’s recent health‌ struggles on And⁣ Just Like That… have brought an ​vital issue to the forefront. In the June 26 episode, Charlotte’s husband experiences urinary incontinence and receives a prostate cancer diagnosis, joining a group he jokingly notes includes celebrities like Robert De Niro and ‌Warren Buffett.

During a walk, Harry ⁤reveals his diagnosis to Charlotte, who reacts ​with fear. He ⁣reassures her that ⁣the cancer was caught⁣ early,but the storyline has sparked discussions among experts about prostate⁢ cancer awareness and the importance ⁢of early detection.

Dr. Phillip Koo, chief medical officer at the ‍Prostate ⁢Cancer Foundation, said he is pleased with the show’s plotline. He said that prostate cancer awareness and discussion are frequently enough ⁣hidden, as men don’t like talking about it.

According to Dr. Jamin ⁢Brahmbhatt,⁤ a ⁣urologist at Orlando health, prostate cancer is​ one of the most common diagnoses among men, and it’s also very treatable, especially when caught early. He added that more men die with the disease than of it.

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt encourages men ‌not to fear prostate cancer screening. He said it’s a simple blood⁢ test,just like getting cholesterol checked.

Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt said the more⁢ men get screened, the healthier they can get.

Urinary ⁢incontinence and ‍erectile dysfunction ​are common side effects ​of prostate cancer treatment, but are rarely the symptoms that lead to diagnosis, according to Dr.Jamin Brahmbhatt.

If ⁣a man’s cancer is aggressive,doctors typically remove the prostate,which can lead to side ⁢effects. According to Dr.Jamin Brahmbhatt, the surgeon ‍takes the remaining urethra that’s still in the body and drags ⁣it⁢ up and sews it into the bottom of the​ bladder⁣ to make a new connection, which can be fragile.

Critical nerves that run alongside the prostate are in charge of the sphincter muscle, which​ closes the bladder and keeps urine contained. If those⁣ nerves get damaged in surgery, then side effects can occur.

Experts say Charlotte’s emotional reaction to Harry’s ‌diagnosis is natural. Many men worry about how they’ll continue working and the ‍impact their disease will have on their family’s finances.

Willingham has seen an increasing number of men come​ in proactively for screening,and she believes ⁤knowledge is power.

Willingham applauds Harry’s new storyline. She said that if anything, people should take this ⁤as encouragement to get those annual checks in, ⁤to take care of themselves, and to know what’s going on.

willingham said that aside from cancer, ⁢if you’re having urinary or sexual ⁤symptoms, go talk to your doctor, because these are things that ⁣can be handled and taken care of.

What’s next

Experts hope Harry’s diagnosis encourages⁣ more men to get screened ‍and to openly discuss‍ prostate cancer. They ⁤emphasize that early detection and treatment​ are crucial for managing the disease and ⁤improving outcomes.