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Joe Torre, prostate cancer survivor, on 'Sharing Miracles'

Submitted by anthony on Sat, 2009-11-07 00:22.

Article here. Excerpt:

"WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Washington Examiner recently reported that the public affairs television program 'Sharing Miracles' is featuring Major League Baseball (MLB) manager Joe Torre during the month of November. In this episode, the baseball legend discusses his career and his battle against prostate cancer.

'Sharing Miracles' is a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. The program is produced by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
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However, his baseball career was almost ended by a foe more formidable than any he faced on the field when a routine check-up led to a prostate cancer diagnosis in 1999.

Torre's battle with the disease was successful and he remains cancer-free today. His experience has taught him the importance of using his public persona to spread the word about the importance of being tested: "I've had so many people come to me and whisper in my ear, 'Because of you, I'm getting checked for cancer.'"