Former Brighton and Newcastle boss reveals prostate cancer surgery
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Former Brighton manager Chris Hughton had successful prostate cancer surgery after he was diagnosed a year ago.
The cancer was reportedly detected early and he underwent the surgery last May.
Hughton, who previously managed Newcastle, Norwich and Nottingham Forest, said: “Over the years I've kept on top of things, but it's not something that's been a big concern of mine.
“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’.“
Hughton led Albion to promotion to the Premier League in 2018 for the first time in the club’s history and then helped cement their position there over the following two seasons.
The former Tottenham defender added: “I had very good advice and all the treatment options were given to me, and I decided to have my prostate removed.
“That operation was on May 7 2025, so a month and a few days after I was diagnosed.
“The recovery went well and I’m feeling great now and am delighted that my PSA level is now zero.”
Hughton’s dad had prostate cancer before he passed away in 2023, and he added: “I'm very, very conscious of prostate cancer and how it affects a huge percentage of people.
“Lots of my friends and family have also had prostate issues or passed away through prostate cancer, so it’s an area that is very much close to my heart.”
Hughton is an inspirational voice
The League Managers Association chief executive Richard Bevan said: “Since we teamed up with Prostate Cancer UK almost 12 years ago we’ve been incredibly proud of the progress we’ve made in educating our members and the wider community about the dangers of a disease that touches the lives of so many
.“Chris has been an inspirational voice in helping to raise awareness of Prostate Cancer, and we will continue to support him as an important advocate within the footballing and wider community.”