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ESPN star anchor Jay Harris shared a massive health update concerning his cancer battle.

The SportsCenter host revealed earlier this month that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Jay Harris speaking at the 2015 ESPY Awards.
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ESPN star anchor Jay Harris has been working with the network since 2003Credit: Getty
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The 60-year-old gave an update on his prostate cancer battle on Monday after sharing his disease diagnosis earlier this monthCredit: Jay Harris - X

Harris announced his cancer diagnosis on ABC's Good Morning America alongside Michael Strahan, explaining that the doctor was "quite optimistic" about his prognosis.

The 60-year-old said at the time that he was undergoing surgery and would need some time away from SportsCenter.

Fast forward to Monday, and Harris revealed that he is recovering from his recent prostate cancer surgery.

The ESPN stalwart explained his prostate cancer didn't spread, and he's recovering well at home.

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“My doctor said the surgery went really well,” Harris said in a X clip.

"So well, in fact, that the cancer that was in my prostate stayed there. It didn’t spread to any surrounding areas.

"So when he took the prostate out, he took that with it. So it’s all good.

Harris then added that he'll be back to perform his SportsCenter duties on July 12 and will continue to rest before his return.

“There are other details that I won’t bore you with, but the main thing is, we’re all good," Harris said.

"And [I’m] looking forward to July 12, getting back to ‘SportsCenter,’ getting back to work.

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"So just home resting up, chilling.

"[I] appreciate the prayers and the thoughts — and the messages and the calls and the deliveries, thank you so much.

"Appreciate all the love, and I will holler. Peace."

Fans sent their love and best wishes to Harris on social media.

"So great to hear!" one wrote.

ESPN anchors Jay Harris, and two other colleagues at a news desk.
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Harris, second to left, revealed that he will be back to his SportsCenter anchoring duties next weekCredit: X/JayHarrisESPN

"Awesome news. Hope your health continues to improve," another commented.

"Keep fighting Jay! We are here with you," a third commented.

"Feel better soon, can’t wait to have you back," a fourth stated.

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Harris revealed at the time of his prostate cancer diagnosis announcement that his dad had the same disease.

He joined ESPN in 2003 as an ESPNEWS anchor.

What are the symptoms every man needs to know?

In most cases, prostate cancer doesn’t have any symptoms until the growth is big enough to put pressure on the urethra – that tube you pee through.

Symptoms include:

  • Needing to urinate more often, especially at night
  • Needing to rush to the toilet
  • Difficulty in starting to pee
  • Weak flow
  • Straining and taking a long time while peeing
  • Feeling that your bladder hasn’t emptied fully

Many men’s prostates get larger as they age because of the non-cancerous conditions, prostate enlargement, and benign prostatic hyperplasia.

In fact, these two conditions are more common than prostate cancer – but that doesn’t mean the symptoms should be ignored.

The signs that cancer has SPREAD include bone, back, or testicular pain, loss of appetite, and unexplained weight loss.

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