From “This Is How We Do It” to “This Is How We Cure It”: Montell Jordan’s Triumphant Battle Against Prostate Cancer

Singer Turns Pain Into Purpose, Celebrating Victory and Launching Major Advocacy Initiative in 2026

R&B legend Montell Jordan, the voice behind the timeless 90s anthem “This Is How We Do It,” is singing a new song in 2026—one of triumph, faith, and healing. After a grueling two-year battle with prostate cancer that tested his strength and deepened his faith, the 56-year-old singer and pastor is now cancer-free and using his platform to save lives.

A Journey Nobody Expected

Jordan’s medical odyssey began in early 2024 when routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screenings revealed elevated levels. What followed was a diagnosis that would change his life: Stage 1 prostate cancer.

“I always imagined I would be telling my prostate cancer story from the other side of prostate cancer,” Jordan shared with TODAY.com. The initial diagnosis was upgraded to Stage 2 after further testing, revealing a more aggressive form of the disease.

In late 2024, Jordan underwent a radical prostatectomy, having his entire prostate removed. The surgery was so successful that just two weeks later, he felt well enough to perform at a concert in Anaheim with Usher. Doctors gave him clear margins, and he thought his cancer battle was over.

But God had different plans.

When Cancer Came Back

In September 2025, nearly a year after his prostatectomy, Jordan received devastating news during a routine nine-month checkup: the cancer had returned, this time in his lymph nodes.

“Close to a year post-prostatectomy, I still need to go back and have additional treatments because it’s been detected that there is still cancer,” Jordan explained.

The recurrence required a new battle plan: 37 sessions of targeted proton radiation therapy combined with hormone-blocking treatments to stop the cancer’s growth. Jordan would become a two-time cancer survivor—a title he never imagined claiming.

“I didn’t know there was such a thing as being a two-time cancer survivor, but that’s the journey that I’m on right now,” he said with characteristic grace.

The Greatest Christmas Gift

On Christmas Day 2025, Jordan received what he called “the greatest Christmas gift” he could have ever gotten. His doctors called with news that brought him to tears of joy: he was officially undetected and cancer-free again.

“My doctors called me on yesterday morning to let me know that I am undetected now,” Jordan shared in an emotional Instagram video posted December 26. “I got the best gift I could have ever gotten”.

The moment marked the end of a two-year journey that Jordan described as one that tested every fiber of his being—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

“For two years that was not the case. And so I’m just super, super grateful,” he reflected.

Faith, Family, and Fighting Forward

Throughout his battle, Jordan leaned heavily on his faith, crediting prayer, medical care, and unwavering support from loved ones as key factors in his recovery. As a pastor, he approached his diagnosis not just as a personal trial but as a testimony in the making.

“I’m on a journey that I gotta be faster than cancer. I gotta run ahead of it,” Jordan declared, embodying a proactive mindset that combines faith with action.

His approach went beyond just personal survival. Jordan wanted to document his journey to help others facing similar battles, especially in the Black community where prostate cancer strikes hardest.

Turning Pain Into Purpose: 2026 and Beyond

As Jordan steps into 2026 cancer-free, he’s not slowing down—he’s speeding up with a mission to save lives.

“SUSTAIN” Documentary

Jordan has been filming his entire cancer journey for a documentary titled “SUSTAIN,” which is set to debut in 2026. The film captures everything from his initial diagnosis through both battles with cancer, offering an intimate, unfiltered look at what it means to face mortality while maintaining faith.

“I am now a 2x cancer survivor. This has been a two-year journey that we have lived and simultaneously documented for a film called ‘SUSTAIN,'” Jordan wrote on Instagram.

He describes the documentary as potentially “one of the greatest contributions I have made to humanity”—a resource for families navigating difficult conversations and decisions that he wished he had when first diagnosed.

Partnership with ZERO Prostate Cancer

Jordan has joined forces with ZERO Prostate Cancer as a Global Ambassador, working to address a critical health crisis in the Black community. Together, they’ve launched an ambitious initiative to screen over 100,000 men—especially Black men—and destigmatize medical care.

The statistics are sobering: one in every eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and 70% of those men are African American. Yet prostate cancer is 99% treatable when caught early.

“If I’m not getting checked, basically I’m playing Russian Roulette with my life,” Jordan warned.

“This Is How We Cure It” Tour

In a poignant full-circle moment, Jordan is planning a 30-city tour for 2026 titled “This Is How We Cure It”—a powerful play on his signature hit that celebrates 30 years of his music while advancing ZERO’s mission.

The tour will combine concerts with documentary screenings and on-site health screenings, creating a festival of hope and healing in cities across America. It’s music with a mission: to catch cancer early and save lives.

NFL Partnership

Jordan is also partnering with ZERO Prostate Cancer to “blitz the barriers” by encouraging NFL players to get screened for early detection, backed by the support of the women, children, and other relatives in their lives.

A Message of Hope and Urgency

Jordan’s message to men—particularly Black men—is clear and urgent: end the stigma around prostate health conversations and get screened regularly.

“From the very first diagnosis, I never felt anything that was what the world depicts cancer is supposed to look like,” Jordan shared. “But a lot of times, early on, cancer doesn’t have a face. Death doesn’t look like death and that’s what cancer strives to be”.

He emphasized that early detection through routine checkups is often the difference between life and death. “Your life is worth more than what a stigma presents or what a taboo presents. I need you guys to get checked,” he urged.

Jordan’s transparency about navigating treatments, from the difficult recovery period with catheters and adjusting to life without a prostate to the mental and emotional toll of recurrence, provides a roadmap for others walking similar paths.

Living in Victory

As 2026 unfolds, Montell Jordan stands as a powerful testament to the combination of faith, early detection, quality medical care, and community support. His triumph over cancer adds a profound new chapter to his legacy—one that extends far beyond entertainment into the realm of life-saving advocacy.

“I’m fully confident that God is my healer,” Jordan declared. “I also know that I have the greatest of care professionals and people alongside of me to make sure that we are completely cancer free”.

His story reminds us that strength isn’t only found on stage or in the studio, but in perseverance during life’s most difficult moments. And while “This Is How We Do It” defined a generation’s soundtrack, “This Is How We Cure It” may define his lasting legacy—one that helps save thousands of lives.

How You Can Help

Inspired by Montell Jordan’s journey? Here’s how you can make a difference:

• Get Screened: If you’re a man over 40 (or over 35 with a family history), schedule a PSA screening today
• Spread Awareness: Share Jordan’s story and encourage the men in your life to get checked
• Support ZERO Prostate Cancer: Learn more at zerocancer.org about free screenings and advocacy efforts
• Watch for “SUSTAIN”: When the documentary releases in 2026, host viewing parties and screening events at your church or community center
• Attend “This Is How We Cure It” Tour: If the tour comes to your city, bring your family and get screened on-site

In Jordan’s own words: “I want to be a part of this solution. Your life is worth more than what a stigma presents or what a taboo presents”.

This is how we do it. This is how we cure it. This is how we save lives.

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For more information about prostate cancer screening and to find free screening events, visit zerocancer.org. To stay updated on Montell Jordan’s “SUSTAIN” documentary and upcoming tour dates, follow him on Instagram.