Former Newcastle, West Ham and Portsmouth goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has revealed he is battling prostate cancer that has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old said he was first diagnosed about 18 months ago after insisting on a PSA test during a routine check-up, which led to scans confirming an aggressive cancer.
Hislop underwent a radical prostatectomy a year ago, believing the surgery would end the problem. However, six months later rising PSA levels showed the cancer had returned and spread. He has now completed seven and a half weeks of radiation therapy and says his treatment journey continues.
In his message, Hislop urged men—especially those over 50, and over 40 if of African descent—to get regular PSA tests and not rely solely on family history. He stressed that prostate cancer is highly treatable when caught early and highlighted the increased mortality risk among Caribbean men.
“Testing saves lives. It saved mine,” he said, encouraging men to monitor their PSA levels and seek medical advice promptly.
