Dwight Eubanks Prostate Cancer Diagnosis | RHOA Star
- Dwight Eubanks, the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star and celebrity hairstylist, recently shared that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.Eubanks, 64, is now partnering with ZERO prostate...
- Eubanks said the diagnosis was unexpected, especially since he had no symptoms.
- According to the american Cancer Society, one in six Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to one in eight men overall.Black men...
Dwight Eubanks, known for “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” confronts a prostate cancer diagnosis and galvanizes awareness, especially among Black men. The 64-year-old celebrity hairstylist, now partnering with ZERO prostate Cancer, stresses the critical need for screenings. According to the American Cancer Society, the stakes are high: one in six Black men face this health challenge.Eubanks, initially asymptomatic, discovered his condition via a blood test, prompting him to advocate for preventative care and community support. He’s aligned with ZERO’s “Blitz the Barriers” campaign, aiming to save thousands of lives. News Directory 3 provides this crucial update on Eubanks’ health journey. What treatment path will he pursue, and how will his story reshape the dialog surrounding prostate cancer?
Dwight Eubanks Advocates Prostate Cancer Awareness After Diagnosis
Updated June 08, 2025
Dwight Eubanks, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and celebrity hairstylist, recently shared that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.Eubanks, 64, is now partnering with ZERO prostate Cancer to raise awareness, particularly among Black men, who face a disproportionately higher risk of the disease.
Eubanks said the diagnosis was unexpected, especially since he had no symptoms. He learned of his condition after a health fair blood test revealed elevated PSA levels. Despite regular checkups, prostate cancer screenings were never discussed with his doctors.
According to the american Cancer Society, one in six Black men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, compared to one in eight men overall.Black men are also 70% more likely to be diagnosed and twice as likely to die from the disease.
Eubanks is working with medical professionals at Morehouse School of Medicine to determine the best course of treatment. While he is hesitant about surgery, he remains open to chemotherapy and radiation. He emphasizes the importance of faith, a healthy diet, and inner healing during this challenging time.
He is now encouraging others to seek support from their communities and to prioritize regular medical checkups. Eubanks is partnering with ZERO Prostate Cancer as a brand ambassador to advocate for increased access to screenings and quality care. He will support initiatives like ”Blitz the Barriers,” which aims to save 100,000 lives by 2035 in communities most affected by prostate cancer.
ZERO Prostate Cancer to raise awareness.”>“A higher power has been preparing me for this moment, and so I’m prepared. When things happen, you have to sit back and reflect on them… The message and mission are to help someone else along this journey and to guide them through it.”
Courtney Bugler, president and CEO of ZERO Prostate Cancer, emphasized the significance of Eubanks’ role. “Dwight’s voice and story will help to redefine how Black men talk about this devastating disease within their communities — removing the stigma, replacing fear with facts, and turning silence into survival,” Bugler said.
What’s next
Eubanks will participate in ZERO Prostate Cancer’s Virtual Education and Support Summit in early June. He will also speak at an event in Atlanta in September to honor National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, alongside Matthew Knowles and Ernie Johnson, with on-site screenings planned in partnership with the NFL Players Association.