Former NFL TE Greg Olsen is helping fight the stigma of prostate cancer screenings

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Greg Olsen is advocating for prostate cancer screenings, highlighting the importance of early detection. He joins other NFL players in promoting a blood test method to combat stigma and encourage men to get tested.

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Greg Olsen is promoting prostate cancer screenings.
1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Early detection has a survival rate of over 99%.
Novartis offers a blood test for prostate cancer screening.
Interactive fan activations are planned in Pittsburgh.

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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 06: Greg Olsen speaks on radio row prior to Super Bowl LIX at the Ernest Morial Convention Center on February 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images) | Getty Images Everyone understands. The stigma around getting tested for prostate cancer is not great. Many men avoid getting tested for this reason, which is dangerous given that 1 in 8 people with a prostate will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Early detection saves lives, though. The 5-year survival rate, if prostate cancer is detected early, is over 99%. Think about that. This is why what Novartis is doing is so important. They have a method for testing that is a blood test and a campaign involving star NFL tight ends to help promote it. The players caution people to “relax” because it’s a blood test and Greg Olsen is among those doing so. Again, screening here can begin with a simple PSA blood test which is important information for people to have. Olsen and his fellow tight ends are doing what they can to help people experiencing the NFL draft in Pittsburgh to understand this. There will be interactive and onsite fan activations in Pittsburgh this week as well. Olsen also spoke about modern happenings in the NFL and I had to press him about the Dallas Cowboys given that he winds up calling so many of their games. He noted that the team has had quite the circular pattern over the last four or so years and that they are still trying to find stable ground. Perhaps that can happen this week at the draft. Our thanks to Olsen for the time and to Novartis for the awareness.

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What is Greg Olsen doing to promote prostate cancer awareness?

Greg Olsen is advocating for prostate cancer screenings by promoting a blood test method and participating in campaigns to reduce stigma around testing.

What are the survival rates for prostate cancer with early detection?

The 5-year survival rate for prostate cancer detected early is over 99%, emphasizing the importance of regular screenings.

How is Novartis involved in prostate cancer screening initiatives?

Novartis is conducting a campaign that includes a blood test for prostate cancer and features NFL players to raise awareness and encourage screenings.

Former NFL TE Greg Olsen is helping fight the stigma of prostate cancer screenings

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