Chris Hoy emphasizes responsibility for prostate cancer awareness
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Sir Chris Hoy addressed the necessity of prostate cancer awareness during an interview with BBC Scotland. He criticized the reliance on public figures for promoting screening, stressing a need for a systematic approach to educate men about their prostate cancer risks. Hoy, who was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer at 47, highlighted the statistic that 10,000 men in the UK are diagnosed too late each year. He continued to advocate for increased awareness and responsibility among men themselves, remarking that a more proactive initiative is essential. Hoy will participate in the 'Tour De 4' charity cycle on September 6, aiming to support cancer awareness and research.
- •Hoy believes awareness shouldn't rely solely on high-profile individuals.
- •10,000 men annually in the UK find out too late about prostate cancer.
- •His 'Tour De 4' charity cycle is on September 6 in Glasgow.
- •Hoy aims to promote understanding of personal cancer risks.
- •He emphasizes the need for formal processes in cancer awareness.
- 11:39 PMBBC Sport — Campaigning for cancer screening should not be down to me - Hoy
"The cycling legend tells BBC Scotland that the onus to encourage men to get tested for prostate cancer should not just be on high profile individuals like him.
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