Emmitt Smith Urges Men to Prioritize Their Health, Spreading Awareness on Prostate Cancer.
NFL legend Emmitt Smith recently spent time with a group of cancer survivors at AT&T Stadium as part of Depend's "Stand Strong for Men's Health" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer among men. For Smith, who has had his father battle the disease, this is a cause close to his heart.
According to Smith, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, making early detection crucial. He emphasizes that regular screening can help detect the disease early on through simple blood tests. However, he notes that many men fail to visit the doctor unless they're experiencing symptoms or pain, often neglecting quick and easy screenings that could save lives.
The issue is particularly acute for Black men, who face a 70% higher risk of diagnosis than their white counterparts. "Men often try to sweep things under the rug," Smith says. "But we need to take care of our health, and it's essential to prioritize our well-being to live long and healthy lives."
Depend's campaign not only raises awareness but also donates millions to research that improves prostate cancer treatment. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr is part of the initiative.
Smith's message resonates with other football legends, such as Deion Sanders and Barry Sanders, who are promoting health awareness among men over 40. For Smith, this is about breaking down the stigma surrounding men discussing their health issues. "Men are very proud individuals," he explains. "We're all focused on taking care of our families and being breadwinners, fathers, or protectors. But how can you be a protector if you're not completely healthy yourself?"
To encourage partners and children to speak up about the importance of men's health, Smith stresses that finding balance between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being is key.
For this legendary player who was recently crowned Dancing With The Stars champion, personal growth continues to be an essential focus. With a career spanning coaching, real estate investing, philanthropy, and more, Smith emphasizes the importance of constant self-improvement. He often cites his high school coach's advice: "It's only a dream until you write it down, and then it becomes a goal."
NFL legend Emmitt Smith recently spent time with a group of cancer survivors at AT&T Stadium as part of Depend's "Stand Strong for Men's Health" campaign, which aims to raise awareness about prostate cancer among men. For Smith, who has had his father battle the disease, this is a cause close to his heart.
According to Smith, one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, making early detection crucial. He emphasizes that regular screening can help detect the disease early on through simple blood tests. However, he notes that many men fail to visit the doctor unless they're experiencing symptoms or pain, often neglecting quick and easy screenings that could save lives.
The issue is particularly acute for Black men, who face a 70% higher risk of diagnosis than their white counterparts. "Men often try to sweep things under the rug," Smith says. "But we need to take care of our health, and it's essential to prioritize our well-being to live long and healthy lives."
Depend's campaign not only raises awareness but also donates millions to research that improves prostate cancer treatment. Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr is part of the initiative.
Smith's message resonates with other football legends, such as Deion Sanders and Barry Sanders, who are promoting health awareness among men over 40. For Smith, this is about breaking down the stigma surrounding men discussing their health issues. "Men are very proud individuals," he explains. "We're all focused on taking care of our families and being breadwinners, fathers, or protectors. But how can you be a protector if you're not completely healthy yourself?"
To encourage partners and children to speak up about the importance of men's health, Smith stresses that finding balance between physical, mental, and spiritual well-being is key.
For this legendary player who was recently crowned Dancing With The Stars champion, personal growth continues to be an essential focus. With a career spanning coaching, real estate investing, philanthropy, and more, Smith emphasizes the importance of constant self-improvement. He often cites his high school coach's advice: "It's only a dream until you write it down, and then it becomes a goal."
. I mean, prostate cancer affects some serious dudes in their prime years, and it's all about awareness and early detection 
. For me, it's not just about the stats (1 in 8 guys will get it), but also about breaking down that toxic masculinity thing that makes men think they can't talk about their health 
. Like, we need to be able to have these conversations without feeling like we're weak or emasculated. I love how Emmitt is using his platform to bring attention to this issue and encourage his fellow football legends (and all the guys out there) to take care of themselves 
. And yeah, it's great that Depend is doing their part with research donations 
. We need more men prioritizing their health and wellness – it's a matter of living longer, healthier lives for ourselves and our loved ones 
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! he's so passionate about spreading the word & breaking that stigma around men talking about their health 
. and it's not just him, guys like ken griffey jr & deion sanders are all on board too 
! depend's campaign is doing so much good btw 
, from donating to research to getting football legends involved 
. we need more men being open about their health issues & prioritizing their well-being 
prostate cancer is super serious guys gotta take care of ur health! my dad had some issues with his prostate back in the day, luckily he got caught early. 1 in 8 men will get diagnosed which is crazy! we need to make sure we're getting our blood tests done regularly so it's not a major deal when it happens. black guys especially are hit hard 
with a 70% higher risk, that's just not right. men try to tough it out but we gotta be strong about seeking help. depend is doing some awesome work donating millions to research and getting pro football legends like emmitt and ken griffey jr involved 
. I mean, Emmitt Smith is a great guy and all, but some people might think he's being a bit too serious about prostate cancer. Like, can't we just chill about it for once? 
. We need to break down that stigma and make guys feel comfortable talking about their health issues, you know? 
. And can we please just get more men involved in the conversation? It feels like guys are always getting left out of these health talks 
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this campaign is needed now more than ever, especially with how health issues are still stigmatized among men in the black community 
can't believe they're only 1 in 8 men who'll get prostate cancer btw how much is depend donating to research? 
And the fact that Black men are 70% more likely to be diagnosed... that's just not right. We need to do better than just raising awareness, we need to actually make it easy for guys to get checked out regularly without them having to be sick already. I'm all for the campaign and all, but can't we just slap a screening into our NFL contracts or something? 
! I feel bad for guys who don't get tested because they're trying to be tough or whatever 
. It's actually more common in Black men than white men, which is just sad 
. We need more guys like him who are encouraging us to speak up about our health concerns #ProstateCancerAwareness #MensHealthMatters
It's not just about individual responsibility or men sweeping things under the rug... it's also about how we tackle these inequalities in healthcare. 
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and i love how depend's campaign is donating millions to research 
like we need all the help we can get! but what really got me is when smith says men don't wanna talk about their health 
that stigma needs to be broken ASAP 
. Smith's right, we can't be true heroes if we're not taking care of ourselves first 
. I'm loving Depend's campaign and the fact that they're donating millions to research 
. It's time for us to put our own health on the line (literally 
. And what's with the "men are proud individuals" thing? That just sounds like a bunch of BS 
. Can't we just acknowledge that taking care of our health is essential for being good partners, fathers, and people in general? 
. Like, Emmitt Smith is literally the poster child for prostate cancer awareness now... okay cool, we get it. The problem is that Depend's campaign is more focused on selling underwear than actually providing resources or solutions for men who are struggling with this issue 
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