On a thursday afternoon in 2016, shannon sharpe went in for a routine screening that would later reveal the nfl hall of famer's prostate cancer diagnosis. (photo by jeff kravitz/filmmagic) a few months ago, when janssen reached out to pro football hall of famer shannon sharpe to promote a campaign encouraging black men to get tested for prostate cancer, they had no idea that he could relate to the campaign more than they could imagine. But in 2016, things took a surprising turn:
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Hall of fame tight end shannon sharpe said sunday he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016.
Sharpe emphasized the importance of early detection.
He said he started getting screened in his mid Shannon sharpe has opened up about his 2016 prostate cancer diagnosis. Shannon sharpe, 50+ and in the best shape of his life! Once you hear that 'c' word come out of their mouth, okay, damn.
In an episode of nightcap, sharpe disclosed his family's long history with cancer.the illness had claimed his father at 39, while his dad's brothers both died before 50. Shannon had hung up his cleats in 2004, at the age of 36. Right from the time, the former te started getting tested for cancer regularly. In a recent interview, sharpe said, i didn't want this opportunity to go away because i wanted to show that athletes could do more than talk about their best sports.
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Nfl hall of famer shannon sharpe says he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, but is now in remission.
Sharpe revealed the diagnosis on fox's pregame show, and said early detection may have saved In an episode of nightcap, sharpe disclosed his family's long history with cancer.the illness had claimed his father at 39, while his dad's brothers both died before 50. Shannon had hung up his cleats in 2004, at the age of 36. Right from the time, the former te started getting tested for cancer regularly.
Shannon sharpe & hereditary risk for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer screening guidelines released this year now urge black men to begin screening at 40 years old, which is 10 to 15 years earlier than men at average risk. Learn more about prostate cancer, including the statistics for its effect on black men and resources you need to talk to your doctor or support your loved one. Prostate cancer, the basics pro football hall of famer and host of club shay shay shannon sharpe shares his personal story with pc in this heartfelt and informative interview.

A previous version of this story misstated the timeline of shannon sharpe's prostate cancer diagnosis.
He was diagnosed in 2016. Nfl hall of famer shannon sharpe, 54, says he's prostate cancer free but focused on raising awareness. Popular nfl hall of famer and television host shannon sharpe, 54, is opening up about his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2016. Sharpe, in an interview with people magazine says he's now cancer free and ready to raise awareness.
Hall of fame tight end shannon sharpe revealed on fox nfl sunday that he had prostate cancer in 2016 and fought it privately. It encourages men, particularly black men, to get screened for prostate cancer on a regular basis. Shannon sharpe reveals 2016 prostate cancer diagnosis. And at the time that it approached sharpe, janssen did not know that he had been diagnosed.
It made for the perfect opportunity for him to tell his story.
Shannon sharpe has opened up about his 2016 prostate cancer diagnosis. Shannon sharpe revealed he privately battled prostate cancer in 2016 and is currently in remission. The pro football hall of famer and broadcaster shared his story — one that he said he always Talk sharpe with shannon sharpe.
Pro football hall of famer shannon sharpe is taking a stand for his prostate health. It's time for black men to do the same. In 2016, shannon sharpe privately battled prostate cancer. Today on fox nfl sunday, he shared his story:

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Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death for black men. 1 despite advances in care, black men have the highest death rate for prostate cancer in the u.s., two times higher than most other men. 2 early detection, when the cancer is confined to the prostate or the region around it, reduces the risk of death from prostate cancer Nfl hall of famer shannon sharpe shared his prostate cancer diagnosis.
Sharpe, a former tight end for the denver broncos and baltimore ravens, announced on fox's pregame show that he received a prostate cancer diagnosis in 2016.
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