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Alonzo Mourning Advocates for Men's Health After Prostate Cancer Battle

The NBA Hall of Famer opens up about his diagnosis, surgery, and the importance of routine checkups for early detection.

  • Mourning was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer in late 2022 and had surgery in March 2024.
  • He is now cancer-free and emphasizes the need for regular PSA blood tests for men, especially those over 45.
  • Mourning highlights the stigma men face in discussing health issues and urges them to be proactive.
  • His previous health challenges include a kidney transplant in 2003, after which he resumed his NBA career.
  • The Miami Heat executive aims to use his platform to raise awareness about prostate and colon cancer.
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