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ESPN’s Jay Harris Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer and Plans Surgery

Harris is leveraging his announcement to highlight early detection’s role in improving prostate cancer outcomes

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Jay Harris attends the 2025 Disney Upfront at Javits Center on May 13, 2025 in New York.
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Overview

  • He will undergo surgery on June 10 and expects to step away from SportsCenter for about a month to recover
  • According to his most recent scans, the cancer has not spread and his doctor describes his prognosis as optimistic
  • Harris cited his father’s history with prostate cancer and broader family risk as key reasons for sharing his diagnosis publicly
  • He acknowledged support from colleagues Hannah Storm and Brian Custer, both of whom have faced their own cancer battles
  • He urged men, particularly Black men who face higher rates of the disease, to get PSA blood tests and discuss prostate health with their doctors