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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Prostate cancer review ordered by Streeting after Chris Hoy calls for early tests

The health secretary has ordered a review of NHS guidance on testing for prostate cancer following “powerful” calls from Sir Chris Hoy, who said easrlier screenings could save “potentially millions of lives”.

The six-time Olympic cycling champion revealed last month that his cancer is terminal after he first made public in February that he was undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy.

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