Former Premier League manager Chris Hughton opens up on recovery after prostate cancer diagnosis
Chris Hughton has opened up on his recovery from prostate cancer
Former Brighton and Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has revealed he was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year and underwent surgery in May. The 67-year-old has shared details of his recovery, stating he is now "in a really good place. " Hughton, who played for Tottenham, West Ham, Brentford, and the Republic of Ireland, and managed Birmingham, Norwich, Nottingham Forest, and Ghana, opted for prostate removal after medical advice.
He told the Daily Mail : "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. " Hughton managed Newcastle and Brighton in the Premier League (Getty) "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," he said. Hughton won the FA Cup and UEFA Cup with Spurs as a player before later moving on to the coaching staff at the club.