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.