SURVIVORNET LAUNCHES GROUNDBREAKING DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES SPOTLIGHTING THE JOURNEYS OF MEN THRIVING AFTER A DIAGNOSIS OF ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER

Pro Football Hall of Famer and Former Dallas Cowboys Running Back Emmitt Smith Hosts; Stories Include Firsthand Accounts by NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning and Entrepreneur Joel Graybeal, Among Others

The Largest Cancer Information Platform in the United States Honors Courage, Conversation, and Incredible Transformation, This September and Throughout 2025

NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this September, SurvivorNet, the nation's leading platform for cancer information and patient storytelling, announces the launch of a powerful new initiative "Men Beating The Odds," a 12-part premium film series spotlighting the diverse stories of men who are thriving while dealing with advanced prostate cancer.

Each documentary short film features candid and deeply personal portraits of a survivor shining a rare spotlight on the unique challenges faced by men living with advanced prostate cancer - and the extraordinary ways they are finding strength, resilience, and purpose in the face of the disease. The films explore how men, supported by their families and empowered by remarkable new advances in medicine, are creating extraordinary new journeys and adventures. From former professional athletes and entrepreneurs to veterans and everyday men who have become game changers and health advocates, the series features men from across the country, representing diverse ages, races, and backgrounds, and aims to amplify a chorus of voices rarely heard in public health narratives.

The series is hosted by NFL Legend Emmitt Smith, who has seen firsthand the impact of prostate cancer through his own father's diagnosis and understands how critical early awareness and conversations are. "My dad's prostate cancer diagnosis brought it close to home, but this is an issue that touches families everywhere," said Smith. "Together with SurvivorNet, I'm proud to raise awareness, break the stigma, and celebrate the resilience of those fighting this disease. I want to spark conversations that help men understand the risks and take steps to come out stronger."

Highlights include:

• A NASA physician who once cared for astronauts and guided them through the most demanding missions in space is now fighting his own battle with advanced prostate cancer as both a doctor and a patient.
• NBA Hall of Famer Alonzo Mourning, who has beaten advanced prostate cancer and now uses his platform to raise awareness, inspire men to speak up, and redefine survivorship. 
• A St. Louis businessman, whose own prostate cancer journey inspired him to create a one-of-a-kind charity organization dedicated to raising awareness about the disease in the African American community.
• Stories of men reclaiming their dreams — from piloting aircrafts and being honored on the field at a Major League Baseball game, to running marathons - again and again - proving that life after diagnosis can be vibrant, meaningful, and not the same as in the past.

Prostate cancer is now the second most common cancer among men in the United States, with one in eight men expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society. SurvivorNet's new series underscores the urgency of awareness, early detection, and open conversation. In telling these stories, SurvivorNet brings visibility to the issue of men, often older, who are redefining what it means to survive and live with cancer. This issue touches millions of families.

"Rarely are we afforded the chance to focus in such a thoughtful way on these incredible men who, with the help of their families and new medicine, are getting to live better and longer lives," said Steve Alperin, CEO of SurvivorNet. "There is no other outlet in the country with the commitment and ability to bring a series like this to life. I'm proud that SurvivorNet continues to combine world-class storytelling with cutting-edge technology - all in the service of patients," he added. 

"Men Beating The Odds" is an original production of SurvivorNet. John R. Green is Executive Producer of the film series with SurvivorNet CEO Steve Alperin. The series is available to stream for free on SurvivorNet.com and SNTV, the only streaming TV network dedicated to people living with cancer and chronic diseases. SNTV is available on dozens of connected TV platforms, including Apple TV, LG, Roku, and Android TV.

SurvivorNet's expanding suite of platforms includes:

• Survivornet.com, featuring over 30,000 pages of cancer content and 10,000 videos, the largest library of oncology videos on the Internet.
• My Health Questions, a personalized AI-driven platform for patient support. The service is used by millions of people a year to navigate cancer and has ten US patents granted and pending.
• Patient Pathfinder, proprietary tools for helping cancer patients find clinical trial options.
• SurvivorNetTV, the first streaming channel for cancer survivors. SNTV is watched by 2 million people per month and contains 200 hours of films, documentaries, and original programming.
• SN Connect, an educational platform for oncology healthcare professionals reaching most of the country's 30,000 oncology HCPs.
• SurvivorNet Local, providing support for community oncologists and patients.
• Commercial: SurvivorNet's extensive proprietary database has made the company a vital partner in connecting patients to innovative oncology medicines.

About SurvivorNet:
SurvivorNet is the leading platform in the US for cancer information, combining trusted storytelling with industry-leading, AI-powered products. SurvivorNet platforms now serve 30 million people a year looking for help and support as they manage cancer. The company is expanding its user base, growing across disease categories, and introducing an innovative set of tools that utilize AI to assist patients and physicians in making more informed treatment decisions. 

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SOURCE SurvivorNet