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Jarvis Greer triumphs over cancer 2.0; encourages men to get PSA tests
By Joe BirchPublished: Feb. 18, 2026 at 7:35 PM GMT-5
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - If you’re keeping score, it’s Jarvis Greer two and prostate cancer: zero. Zilch. Nil. Nothing! But this latest battle has taken a toll on the retired Action News 5 sports director.
“The fatigue is what’s really debilitating,” Jarvis remembered after 34 rounds of radiation that he underwent in his second season of cancer recovery. “I was going every day, five days a week, 7 a.m.,” Jarvis said of his trips to West Cancer Center in Germantown.
“You’ve got to drink a gallon of water before you go out there because your bladder has to be full, so they make sure they see everything,” the sportsman said.
He remains active online covering the Memphis Grizzlies and on radio coverage of University of Memphis Tigers football, where he walked on as a defensive back in the mid-1970s and earned a scholarship and the No. 34 jersey.
Montell and Kristin Jordan Interview
We love a victory story.
Montell Jordan has officially shared that he is prostate cancer-free, and his journey is nothing short of powerful. From diagnosis to treatment, Montell has been open about the importance of early detection, faith, and advocating for your health — especially as Black men continue to face higher risks.
Our Chief Content Officer, Kristin Vaughn, sat down with Montell for an honest conversation about navigating cancer, prioritizing wellness, and staying grounded through it all. It’s a conversation worth revisiting — and sharing.
Congratulations to Montell on being a cancer survivor. We’re wishing you continued health, strength, and many more wins ahead.
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Memphis man’s prostate cancer story aims to save lives
News Channel 3
by: Quametra Wilborn
Posted: Apr 25, 2026 / 01:14 PM CDT
Updated: Apr 26, 2026 / 11:49 AM CDT
Photo - Free prostate cancer screening event in Memphis (WREG’s Quametra Wilborn)
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One Memphis man says his world stopped when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer—also known as the silent killer—back in 2017. Years later, he’s using his story to raise awareness and help save lives.
‘You have cancer’ are devastating words for anyone to hear.
However, Kenneth Carpenter Sr. is a survivor.
He says in 2017, his life changed forever after he went to the doctor for his annual physical.
He says he was informed that his PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, levels were elevated. Carpenter was later diagnosed with prostate cancer.
“Any man that has to hear those words, it’s very difficult, and we have to first process it,” said Carpenter, President of Prostate Education Awareness Council.
According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
Doctors say it is more likely to develop in men who are 65 or older, and the risk is higher in Black men.
While undergoing treatments, Carpenter realized others could benefit from his story.
He and his wife, Dr. Terrell Carpenter, own Carpenter Primary Healthcare in Whitehaven.
“A normal PSA is 0 to 4. So, anything over 4 we have to have a conversation in terms of possibly referring you to a urologist,” said Dr. Carpenter.
She says that due to the stigma surrounding prostate cancer, a lot of men were not comfortable having the conversation with her.
So, she would call her husband to share his experience with patients.
“When you talk about what goes behind that in terms of treatment, you’ve got to know whether or not you’re going to have incontinence, erectile dysfunction. Whether you’re going to have any drawbacks from it that’s usually going to affect you for the rest of your life,” he shared.
That’s when the couple decided there needed to be more conversation about prostate cancer.
They founded the Prostate Education Awareness Council to raise awareness about prostate cancer and encourage men to get tested.
“Men need to know there are no warning signs,” he explained.
Saturday morning, they hosted an event at the Bert Ferguson Community Center for men 40 and older to get free PSA and testosterone screenings.
Man2Man Prostate Cancer Support Group is one of the many organizations that came out to raise awareness about the disease.
“Because of the lack of conversation, prostate cancer is known as the silent killer,” explained Clarence Williamson. “It’s just like any other cancer. It can be treated. If it’s found early, it can be cured.”
The Carpenters say they want to change the narrative about prostate cancer and encourage more men to get tested before it’s too late.