Josh Kraft, 59, prostate cancer, Chestnut Hill

Many know Joshua Kraft as president of the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation, but he’s also a survivor of prostate cancer. Kraft points to regular PSA (prostate-specific antigen) testing for detecting his cancer early, at age 51; most advisory organizations recommend men receive their first PSA test around age 50. Once his primary care physician alerted Kraft to high PSA levels, he was referred to Dana-Farber. Now, he is cancer-free, with a PSA level of 0, and remains a strong advocate of prostate cancer screening to other men. He advises that early detection and removal is more important than fears of testing, digital exams, or biopsies. Today, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, but a screening can be done at your routine physical exam.