Former Premier League boss Chris Hughton has revealed he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 67-year-old managed Newcastle, Norwich and Birmingham, as well as taking Brighton to the Premier League for the first time in their history.
Speaking about the diagnosis, he said: “The news certainly didn’t scare me. I know everyone is different, but my first impression was: ‘I’ll be fine.’ I didn’t instantly think “this is probably just going to kill me. I just thought: “Ok, we’ll have to do what we have to do.’
He continued: “I had very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed. The recovery has gone really well. I’m one year post operation and I feel good. It’s all gone very well. I’ve got a lot of energy.
“Keeping active and busy is part of how I am anyway, but it’s also about rehabilitation and keeping your mind active as well. I’m very comfortable with my prognosis and my post operation feelings. I’m in a really good place.”
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Ex-Premier League manager Chris Hughton diagnosed with cancer in heartbreaking statement
