Len Dawson Quotations

Granted, prostate exams aren't the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It's well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don't get it done.

'Early stages' is when the cancer is completely contained within the prostate. If it is detected when the cancer is entirely in the gland, the chance for full recovery is at its highest.

One of the reasons I loved playing quarterback was that I got to call the plays. The cancer put me in a position where I really wasn't in control anymore.

My PSA was normal but the DRE indicated there may be a problem.

If you're unable to catch it in time, the cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and at that point, the cancer is essentially incurable, but that doesn't mean your condition can't be improved.

Maybe he went through what you're about to go through. You may not be on the greatest team in the world, but set your goals on what you want to accomplish. No doubt you have the ability to do that.

I was just fortunate that it was detected in the early stages. Unfortunately my brother Ron wasn't so lucky. He lost his battle with the disease.

I said to myself, 'I've never gotten anything for free that was worth anything. I want a second opinion.' But sure enough, they were right.

We were tied 6-6 in the fourth quarter on our own 20 and needed a spark. I've got to hand it to him, he called the play and made it work.

I still can't figure out how Minnesota wasn't in the Super Bowl last year. I've got to say they're the odds-on favorite to win it all this year.

This fight was one that was less painful, and a whole lot more severe. One thing I realized is that you just can't do it by yourself.

They're thinking and they're nervous and very much aware of the importance of the game. Problem is, you're a winner if you win, but you're a loser if you don't win the Super Bowl.

You think you know how it will feel win you do it, but you really have no idea.