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ESPN’s Jay Harris Schedules June 10 Surgery After Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

The veteran SportsCenter anchor will use his recovery period to champion prostate cancer screenings among Black men.

Overview

  • Jay Harris disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis on Good Morning America during a segment with Michael Strahan.
  • He will undergo prostate removal surgery on June 10 and plans to take about a month off from SportsCenter to recover.
  • Recent scans showed no signs of the cancer spreading, prompting his doctors to express a highly optimistic prognosis.
  • Harris cited a family history of prostate cancer, including his father’s battle with the disease, to urge men to talk openly and get screened.
  • He has received support from ESPN colleagues Hannah Storm and Brian Custer, both cancer survivors who have shared guidance and encouragement.