Prostate cancer screening must be overhauled, Sir Chris Hoy says
Sir Chris Hoy says public support has ‘lifted’ him after terminal cancer diagnosis
- Sir Chris Hoy, 49, revealed he was diagnosed with terminal stage four prostate cancer in 2023 at age 47, which has since spread to his bones.
- His diagnosis at a younger age than the typical NHS high-risk group (over 50) highlights his urgent call for earlier prostate cancer screening.
- Sir Chris is advocating for systemic changes to testing protocols, including proactive PSA blood tests for high-risk men, like Black men and those with a family history of prostate cancer.
- Prostate Cancer UK supports his plea, urging the government to overhaul NHS guidelines to encourage GPs to discuss testing with high-risk men from age 45.
- Sir Chris says he is “incredibly lucky” to be supported by his family, friends and the general public, and their kindness has “lifted me up and given me a sense of purpose”.