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Novartis Taps NFL Stars to Boost Prostate Cancer Awareness

1/30/2026

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Novartis launched the "Relax your tight end" campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer testing, featuring NFL tight ends Delanie Walker and Rob Gronkowski.
Walker's father-in-law died from the disease, underscoring the campaign's personal significance.
He aims to encourage men in their 40s to get screened by normalizing conversations about blood tests.
Novartis plans to host blood-testing events in the Bay Area during Super Bowl week, offering fans premium giveaways.

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Novartis launched the "Relax your tight end" campaign to raise awareness about prostate cancer testing, featuring NFL tight ends Delanie Walker and Rob Gronkowski.
Walker's father-in-law died from the disease, underscoring the campaign's personal significance.
He aims to encourage men in their 40s to get screened by normalizing conversations about blood tests.
Novartis plans to host blood-testing events in the Bay Area during Super Bowl week, offering fans premium giveaways.