Harris is raising awareness about prostate cancer by sharing his personal experience, encouraging men to openly discuss their health.

He is scheduled for surgery on June 10, 2025, and plans to take about a month off from 'SportsCenter' for recovery.

His doctors have given him an optimistic prognosis, indicating that the cancer has not spread based on his latest scan.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men, affecting nearly 13% of men during their lives, yet it has a high survival rate of 97.9% after five years.

The five-year relative survival rate for prostate cancer exceeds 98%, underscoring the importance of early detection.

Screening for prostate cancer can be conducted through a simple Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, which is recommended during medical check-ups.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises men aged 55-69 to discuss prostate cancer screening with their healthcare providers.

Harris highlighted that men have higher cancer mortality rates and are often less likely to participate in screenings compared to women.

Approximately 35,770 men die from prostate cancer each year in the U.S., but Harris believes it does not have to be a 'death sentence.'

Having been with ESPN since 2003, Harris has built a long-standing career as a prominent anchor on 'SportsCenter'.

Harris, who is married to Stephanie Prigmore and has two children, Bryce and Tyra, expressed gratitude for their support during his health journey.

He expressed hope to return to work fully healthy after surgery, thanking colleagues Hannah Storm and Brian Custer for their support during their own battles with cancer.