Major League Baseball Manager Joe Torre on 'Sharing Miracles'

November 3, 2009

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Washington Examiner recently reported that the public affairs television program 'Sharing Miracles' is featuring Major League Baseball (MLB) manager Joe Torre during the month of November. In this episode, the baseball legend discusses his career and his battle against prostate cancer.

'Sharing Miracles' is a 30-minute public affairs television program that tells the compelling and inspirational stories of real patients. The program is produced by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).

An iconic figure in baseball, Torre was a noted slugger for the Milwaukee (and later Atlanta) Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the New York Mets. He was voted to the All-Star Team nine times and was named National League Most Valuable Player in 1971.

Today, Torre is best known for his nearly unmatched success as a big league manager. In his 12 seasons with the New York Yankees, he led the team to the post-season playoffs each year, winning six American League Pennants and four World Series titles. He is now the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who had the best record in the National League this season before losing to the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Championship Series (NLCS).

However, his baseball career was almost ended by a foe more formidable than any he faced on the field when a routine check-up led to a prostate cancer diagnosis in 1999.

Torre's battle with the disease was successful and he remains cancer-free today. His experience has taught him the importance of using his public persona to spread the word about the importance of being tested: "I've had so many people come to me and whisper in my ear, 'Because of you, I'm getting checked for cancer.'"

PhRMA represents the country's leading pharmaceutical research and biotechnology companies, which are devoted to inventing medicines that allow patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. According to PhRMA's 2009 medicines in development report, there are more than 800 medicines in development to treat cancer, including 103 intended for prostate cancer.

'Sharing Miracles' airs every Sunday morning on more than 300 television stations nationwide. To see the schedule or watch the most recent episode online, visit the show's website.

SOURCE Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America