Janssen Joins Forces with Pro Football Hall-of-Famer Shannon Sharpe to Address Health Disparities in Prostate Cancer

HORSHAM, P.A., September 18, 2022 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today the launch of Talk That TalkTM, an educational campaign and call to action to drive prostate cancer awareness and reinforce the importance of screening for early detection among Black men. Utilizing a new educational website and social media channels, Talk That TalkTM creates safe and supportive spaces to learn about prostate cancer, share resources, and take proactive steps to live healthier lives. The ultimate goal is to encourage and elevate the importance of consistent prostate cancer screenings to help reduce longstanding healthcare disparities in prostate cancer, including late-stage diagnoses and shorter life expectancies.Shannon Sharpe, Pro Football Hall-of-Fame tight end and co-host of FOX Sports “Undisputed,” joins the effort to bring together leaders of Black communities, Black health organizations, and a team of diverse people with a shared purpose to ensure Talk That TalkTM authentically portrays the richness of the Black experience and help save the lives of Black men. 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.1,3 Research has shown that the COVID...
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