
Veteran ESPN “SportsCenter” anchor Jay Harris shared that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Harris, 60, wrote in an essay on ESPN Front Row on Thursdat that he was diagnosed “over a month ago.” “It’s jarring news for sure, yet unfortunately, it’s not unexpected, given my family history and demographic,” Harris wrote. “Prostate cancer disproportionately affects Black men.
Main Idea: ESPN anchor Jay Harris says he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will have surgery.
Key Points:
Prostate cancer can disrupt work and family life for patients, and many Black men face higher risk and later diagnosis.
Jay Harris speaking openly may push more men to get checked early and talk with doctors about prostate cancer.
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Primary subject of the article; he publicly revealed his prostate cancer diagnosis and upcoming surgery.
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