Overview

• Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with stage-four prostate cancer in 2023 and received a terminal prognosis after it spread to his bones
• Prostate Cancer UK reports that over 286,000 men have used its online risk checker since his diagnosis became public
• Hoy is calling on the NHS to empower GPs to proactively discuss PSA testing for men at high risk from age 45
• The Department of Health is reviewing NHS prostate screening guidelines in response to growing advocacy for earlier detection
• He will lead the Tour de4 charity cycling event on September 7 in Glasgow to support prostate cancer research and awareness