After six years, Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe says he is 'cancer-free' now, writes SteveAGardner Sharpe was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2016.
Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated the timeline of Shannon Sharpe's prostate cancer diagnosis. He was diagnosed in 2016.
Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe revealed on Fox NFL Sunday that he had prostate cancer in 2016 and fought it privately. The eight-time Pro Bowler with the Denver Broncos and Baltimore Ravens told his colleagues that the early detection"possibly saved my life," and that he had to undergo treatment.He spoke in partnership with Talk That Talk, a healthcare campaign created by Janssen to address disparities in prostate cancer and encourage these conversations, especially within the Black community.
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