The Olympic cycling champion, who has terminal cancer, wants more younger men to get checked.
The NHS will review whether to change its advice on testing for prostate cancer in light of Sir Chris Hoy's "powerful" call for more younger men to be checked, the health secretary has said.
PSA tests are not routinely offered to men under 50 without symptoms but who may be at risk. Doctors are instead told to use their judgement. Health Secretary Wes Streeting told the BBC that Sir Chris makes a powerful argument. "That's why I've asked the NHS to look at the case for lowering the age."The charity Prostate Cancer UK backs the call, saying doing more checks could potentially save thousands of lives each year.
"Right now, you need to be aware of this and bring it up with a GP yourself. As prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its earlier stages this is leading to too many men getting a late, incurable diagnosis - like Sir Chris."Sir Chris spoke of the "absolute shock and horror" he felt at his initial diagnosis."No symptoms, no warnings, nothing. All I had was a pain in my shoulder and a little bit of pain in my ribs.
He said he was grateful for the outpouring of support they had received and that he was focusing on the positives and the good he hopes can come from it.a near eight-fold increase in NHS searches for prostate cancer symptoms"It's been the toughest year of our lives so far by some stretch," he told the BBC.
"My perspective on life has changed massively. I am more thankful, I'm more grateful for each day. It's been a tough year and it's going to be tough ahead in the future too but for now, right here right now, we're doing pretty well."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sir Chris Hoy courage praised as he reveals terminal cancerSir Chris Hoy has received well-wishes after revealing his cancer diagnosis is terminal.
Read more »
Cancer treatment improving at Worcestershire hospital trustWorcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust was under the highest level of scrutiny by a NHS watchdog.
Read more »
British Olympic Cyclist Legend Chris Hoy Reveals Heartbreaking Terminal DiagnosisBritish Olympic cycling icon Sir Chris Hoy has announced he is facing a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis with an estimated two to four years to live.
Read more »
Cyclist Chris Hoy announces that his cancer is terminalThe 48-year-old Scot says doctors have told him he has between two and four years to live.
Read more »
Olympic Gold Medalist Chris Hoy Reveals He Has Terminal CancerChrissy Callahan covers a range of topics for TODAY.com, including fashion, beauty, pop culture and food. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching bad reality TV and consuming copious amounts of cookie dough.
Read more »
UK Olympic cycling hero Chris Hoy reveals terminal cancer diagnosisChris Hoy, who won six gold medals while competing for Great Britain at four Olympic Games, has revealed that he is suffering from terminal prostate cancer. Hoy, 48, made the announcement in an interview with Britain’s Sunday Times newspaper that precedes the publication of his memoir next month.
Read more »