Former Newcastle Goalkeeper Shaka Hislop Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Shaka Hislop, the 56-year-old former Newcastle goalkeeper, has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 18 months ago. The cancer had spread to his pelvic bone and required surgery, further tests showed.
The ex-England international footballer has shared his experience on Instagram in a video message, urging men, especially those of African descent, to get tested for the disease. Hislop said he had been checking his PSA levels regularly and insisted on an MRI after discovering an elevated reading.
Hislop's diagnosis came as a shock to him, despite having undergone radical prostatectomy last December and expecting that it would be the end of his battle with the disease. However, six months later, his PSA levels rose again, revealing that the cancer had spread.
"I thought that was it," Hislop said in an emotional video message. "But then I found out that my PSA was on the rise again and another scan showed that my prostate cancer had spread to my pelvic bone."
Hislop began medication after his diagnosis and completed seven weeks of radiation therapy just this morning. He now believes that prostate cancer screening should be made available for men in the UK, despite the National Screening Committee's draft recommendation suggesting it should not be routine.
The 2006 World Cup winner has urged anyone concerned to get tested, saying: "Prostate cancer is survivable if caught early enough. There are treatments for it. Testing saves lives. It saved mine."
Hislop also emphasized that age and family history do not matter when it comes to prostate cancer testing, as genetic tests showed no traits in his immediate family despite him having a history of the disease.
The former footballer has become an advocate for prostate cancer awareness, especially among Caribbean men who are disproportionately affected by the disease.
Shaka Hislop, the 56-year-old former Newcastle goalkeeper, has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 18 months ago. The cancer had spread to his pelvic bone and required surgery, further tests showed.
The ex-England international footballer has shared his experience on Instagram in a video message, urging men, especially those of African descent, to get tested for the disease. Hislop said he had been checking his PSA levels regularly and insisted on an MRI after discovering an elevated reading.
Hislop's diagnosis came as a shock to him, despite having undergone radical prostatectomy last December and expecting that it would be the end of his battle with the disease. However, six months later, his PSA levels rose again, revealing that the cancer had spread.
"I thought that was it," Hislop said in an emotional video message. "But then I found out that my PSA was on the rise again and another scan showed that my prostate cancer had spread to my pelvic bone."
Hislop began medication after his diagnosis and completed seven weeks of radiation therapy just this morning. He now believes that prostate cancer screening should be made available for men in the UK, despite the National Screening Committee's draft recommendation suggesting it should not be routine.
The 2006 World Cup winner has urged anyone concerned to get tested, saying: "Prostate cancer is survivable if caught early enough. There are treatments for it. Testing saves lives. It saved mine."
Hislop also emphasized that age and family history do not matter when it comes to prostate cancer testing, as genetic tests showed no traits in his immediate family despite him having a history of the disease.
The former footballer has become an advocate for prostate cancer awareness, especially among Caribbean men who are disproportionately affected by the disease.
I'm so sorry to hear that Shaka Hislop went through this, but what's really important is that he's now spreading awareness about prostate cancer 
. I mean, come on, guys! If you're 50+, get tested for PSA levels, and make sure you're getting those regular check-ups 
. The fact that he's urging men of African descent to get tested, especially with how disproportionately affected they are by this disease, is super crucial 
. And I gotta say, I'm loving his determination to advocate for more widespread prostate cancer screening in the UK 
. It's about time we take action and make these screenings routine 
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, that's some heavy stuff for Shaka Hislop to deal with. Getting a second diagnosis can be super tough on anyone, but especially after thinking you've won the battle against cancer. I can only imagine how scary it must feel to have your PSA levels rise again and know that the cancer has spread. But you know what? He's still here, and he's sharing his story to help others 
! It's amazing how much of a difference awareness and testing can make in finding prostate cancer early on. Let's hope Shaka's advocacy helps make a change for more guys to get checked out - every life saved is a win 
, but also kinda scary 
. I mean, 56 and still diagnosed with prostate cancer? That's not what u plan for when u're sipping on tea with ur mates 
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, especially for men of colour who are more likely to be affected by the disease. PSA levels shouldn't matter if u're worried 
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. So let's all take it from him and get checked out if we need to 
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Did you know that prostate cancer affects African men more than any other demographic? 
The stats are crazy - in the UK alone, prostate cancer claims over 11,000 lives every year 
anyway, shaka's right though, testing should be available for all men, not just the ones who are "concerned" or have a family history 
. it's not like it's gonna kill us or anything 
. btw, has anyone seen his instagram video? he's pretty emotional about it... guess that's what happens when you're diagnosed with cancer at 56 
, so Shaka's message about the importance of testing is especially important here. We need more awareness and action to make sure these guys get checked out regularly 
. I'm sending all my positive vibes to Shaka and his family during this tough time 
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I just saw this news about Shaka Hislop and it broke my heart. Prostate cancer is such a sneaky thing - you don't even feel anything until it's too late. I remember when Cristiano Ronaldo was going through his struggles with prostate cancer, people thought he was being dramatic but now we know how serious it is.
Shaka Hislop's story is so inspiring, but also super scary 
I mean, who gets a PSA level checked and then finds out they've got cancer? 
. Anyway, I'm all for prostate cancer awareness and testing - like Hislop says, it's about catching it early and saving lives 
. now look at him, fighting cancer and spreading awareness about prostate cancer screening 
. I remember when I was a kid, my dad used to get these PSA tests and we thought they were just for old guys 
I've been checking my PSA levels regularly too, just in case, but I guess you never really think about getting diagnosed with cancer, right? 
Anyway, I completely agree with him on this - prostate cancer screening should be more accessible, especially for those of us who might not be aware of our family history or anything. It's crazy how some people are saying it shouldn't be routine, though... like, what if we're the ones who need it? 
. I think it's super important for guys, no matter their background, to get checked regularly 
. Shaka's experience shows us that early detection and treatment are key 
! 18 months of not knowing you've got a serious issue is way too long, fam 