Chris Hughton Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

Chris Hughton, the 67-year-old former Premier League manager and Republic of Ireland international, has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 and underwent successful surgery the following year to remove his prostate, leading to a full recovery.

The diagnosis came during a routine annual health screening provided by the League Managers Association while Hughton was managing Brighton and Hove Albion. As a black man over 50 with a family history of the disease, he fell into a high-risk category. Blood tests every six months had monitored his prostate-specific antigen levels, which spiked, prompting further scans that confirmed the cancer. Hughton received detailed medical advice on treatment options and chose surgical removal in May 2023.

Speaking publicly for the first time about his experience in an interview with the Daily Mail, Hughton described approaching the news with calm resolve. "The news certainly didn't scare me," he said. "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, 'Okay, we'll have to do what we have to do.'"