Health secretary orders review following ‘powerful’ call from cyclist who has cancer

The NHS has been ordered to review its guidance on testing for prostate cancer by the health secretary in light of Sir Chris Hoy’s “powerful” call for men to be screened in their 40s.

Olympic cycling champion Hoy, who has terminal cancer, urged men with a family history of prostate cancer to see their GP for a blood test even if they are under 50.