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James Conner Says Doctors Gave Him ‘A Week’ To Live If They Didn’t Catch Cancer In Time

All of Steelers’ Nation knows James Conner’s incredible story. The obstacles he’s overcome to get drafted – and then thrive – in the NFL. But in recently appearing on rapper Mike Stud’s podcast, Conner opened up and explained his cancer diagnosis was more serious than anyone even knew.

Conner began by explaining some of the symptoms that led him to go see a doctor. Despite being a top athlete and star running back at Pitt, he always felt tired and still struggled to fall asleep each night.

“I get some tests done,” Conner said in the hour long interview.