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ESPN -tv company Jay Harris announced on Thursday that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo an operation next week to deal with the problem.
Harris showed up on “Good Morning America” and sat down with former New York Giants star Michael Strahan to reveal his personal health struggle.
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Espn -anchor Jay Harris speaks during the Coaches’ Forum, an official event under coach Woodson Las Vegas Invitational at Impact Basketball Las Vegas on July 9, 2016 in Las Vegas. (Bryan Steffy/Getty Images to PGD Global)
“I was diagnosed with prostate cancer,” he told Strahan. “I have surgery on Tuesday. I’m away from ‘Sports Center’ for about a month to recover. Then I’ll get back better than ever.”
Harris said his doctor was “quite optimistic” over his forecast. He said nothing had spread, according to his latest scans, and hoped that once the problem is treated, that would be the last of his problems.
The 60-year-old sportscaster said he hoped to spread some attention and asks men to open more about getting regular control and seeing doctors who can check out these things.
He also wrote about his diagnosis for ESPN.
“My goal of sharing this is to join the many others who also want to normalize this conversation and hopefully provide some guidance and preparation, just as it has been offered me,” he wrote.
ESPN SPORTSCASTER JAY HARRIS on the field before the celebration bowl between Grambling State Tigers and North Carolina Central Eagles at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on December 17, 2016. (Brett Davis-usa Today Sports)
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Harris said he has leaned on colleagues Hannah Storm and Brian Custer, both who have treated their own serious health problems over the years. He said they gave both inspiration and “real talk” about what to expect.
Pakinomist Senior Medical Analyst Dr. Marc Siegel had previously called the need for regular screenings.
“[Screenings] fell in many areas, including California, with which US preventive services Task Force is recommended against PSA as a regular screening tool that I always disagreed with, “he told Pakinomist Digital earlier this year.” Especially when MRI -Advanced, not all elevated PSA automatically meant a biopsy. “
A look at the ESPN logo. (Mike Windle/Getty Images to ESPN)
Based on the increase in prostate cancer cases of all ages, Siegel emphasized the need to “diagnose it early for better results.”
