Sir Ian McGeechan Declares Prostate Cancer Clear, Urges UK Screening Programme

Sir Ian McGeechan, former Scotland and British and Irish Lions rugby coach, has announced that his prostate cancer is "all gone and under control" following treatment that concluded in April with a positive PSA test result in May. McGeechan emphasized the importance of early detection and is advocating for the UK government to implement a national prostate cancer screening program, highlighting that prostate cancer is recoverable if caught early. He stressed that men with a family history of cancer should have access to regular screening and that many men miss the opportunity for early diagnosis due to the current lack of a nationwide program. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the UK, with over 63,000 diagnosed annually and 12,000 deaths each year. The UK National Screening Committee is currently evaluating whether to introduce such a screening scheme. McGeechan, who has an extensive rugby legacy both as a player and coach, is leveraging his public profile to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the need for more comprehensive testing.