Sir Chris Hoy project to screen 25,000 men for prostate cancer

(l to r) Kenny Logan, Sir Chris Hoy, Professor Sir Chris Evans and Sir Tom Hunter at the launch of the Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative (BK Photography/PA) - (Scottish Prostate Cancer Initiative)

Sir Chris Hoy has urged men to get tested for prostate cancer as he launched a major project to screen 25,000 men for the disease.

In a message to men across Scotland, the Olympic cyclist called for those over 40 to get a simple test, saying: “It could save your life.”