Former Black Stars coach Chris Hughton has revealed prostate cancer diagnosis.
According to the former Brighton and Newcastle manager the cancer was detected in April last year at an early state. He however had a successful surgery in May to deal with the condition. Speaking to Daily Mail, the 67 year old disclosed “The news certainly didn’t scare me,”
According to Hughton he was very confident he could deal with the diagnosis.
“I know everyone is different, but my first impression was ‘I’ll be fine’. I didn’t instantly think ‘this is probably just going to kill me’. I just thought, ‘OK, we’ll have to do what we have to do’.”
I had a very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed. The recovery has gone really well,” he disclosed.
He disclosed his recovery has been remarkable.
“I’m one year post-operation and I feel good. It’s all gone very well. I’ve got a lot of energy.”
Prostate Cancer UK chief executive Laura Kerby said: “Chris’ story is ultimately a positive one. But it’s also a timely reminder of the dangers of prostate cancer and we thank him for sharing his story in the football community, and helping men.
“Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, and it’s still the only major cancer without a screening programme. It doesn’t give you signs or symptoms in its earlier stages when it’s more treatable, so awareness is everything.”
