Bussin' With The Boys Bo Jackson On Being The Greatest Athlete Of All Time + His Prostate Cancer Story | Bussin'
Apr 2, 2026
Bo Jackson, legendary two-sport star and men's health advocate, opens up about his prostate surgery and mission to get men talking about colon and prostate screening. He also revisits the REAL 4.13 forty tale, choosing Auburn over Alabama, the iconic Bo vs. Bosworth Monday Night clash, and life now with family and community outreach.
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Prioritize Screening And Talk About Men's Health
- Do prioritize early screening and open conversations about men's health.
- Bo Jackson started a men's health podcast and plans low-cost screening events to fund local PSA tests and colonoscopies for men without access.
Silence Around Men's Health Is Cultural Not Medical
- Men avoid health talks because they fear appearing weak or losing an 'alpha' image.
- Bo contrasts men's silence with women's open health conversations and calls the silence taboo that prevents early detection.
Choose Clear Treatment To Preserve Family Time
- Do choose definitive treatment when cancer risks family time over side-effect fears.
- Bo had his prostate removed in October, saying surgery removed the worry of recurrence spreading to bones, lungs, liver, or brain.