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TimesLIVE
12-05-2025
- Health
- TimesLIVE
Former Lions coach McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions coach Ian McGeechan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, the Scot said in an interview published on Sunday. McGeechan, 78, made 32 appearances for Scotland and played for the Lions on the 1974 and 1977 tours. He has been a member of the Lions coaching staff on six different tours, four as head coach. 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired,' McGeechan told the Daily Telegraph in the interview.
Irish Daily Mirror
11-05-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Former Lions head coach diagnosed with cancer
Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster, led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph: 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. 'I feel alright, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been. 'I have told the players here (at Doncaster) before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with them. The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good. 'I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested. I said that to our players here. I said to them that they make sure they get themselves tested. If you are younger, it is more important. 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' As a fly-half McGeechan won 32 Scotland caps including nine as captain and won the 1974 Lions series in South Africa before touring again with the side in New Zealand in 1977.
Scotsman
11-05-2025
- Health
- Scotsman
Former Scotland and British & Irish Lions great Sir Ian McGeechan confirms prostate cancer diagnosis
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half revealed he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Former Scotland and British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan is urging rugby players and all young men to get themselves tested after confirming his prostate cancer diagnosis. The 78-year-old former centre and fly-half - who won 32 Scotland caps and toured with the Lions in 1974, winning the series in South Africa, and in 1977 in New Zealand - is currently consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knight. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad He famously led the Scots to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph,he has just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. He said: 'I have prostate cancer. I feel alright, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been. 'I have told the players here (at Doncaster) before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with the. The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good. 'I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested. I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested. I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don't think any differently. I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' McGeechan triumphed on his first tour as Lions head coach, overseeing a 2-1 series victory in Australia in 1989. He oversaw a 2-1 series reverse in New Zealand four years later, before masterminding an against-the-odds win over world champions South Africa in 1997. He was appointed Scotland coach in 1988, leading the nation to a Grand Slam two years later, courtesy of an iconic 13-7 victory over England. At club level, McGeechan won the European Cup with Wasps in 2007 and the English Premiership in 2008. He also returned for a fourth Lions tour as head coach in 2009, but suffered a 2-1 series defeat in South Africa, and worked as an assistant on the 2005 tour of New Zealand.
The Irish Sun
11-05-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Spot the signs of prostate cancer as British & Irish Lions legend opens up on shock diagnosis
BRITISH and Irish Lions legend Sir Ian McGeechan has revealed his shock prostate cancer diagnosis. The former centre and fly-half has had to undergo a six-week stint of radiotherapy for the Advertisement 2 Sir Ian McGeechan has urged his own club players to get checked Credit:2 Some men may find passing urine painful or difficult Credit: Getty Images Opening up on the diagnosis the The 78-year-old told the outlet: "I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. I feel all right, really, just a bit more tired. "I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested." The consultant director of rugby at Championship club Doncaster Knights has urged his own players to make sure to get themselves checked. Advertisement READ MORE IN HEALTH He continued to the Telegraph: "I said that to our players here, to make sure they get themselves tested. "I have an opportunity here at Doncaster and I have a good family, and I just don't think any differently. "I am trying to do all the right things for my health and fitness." As the rugby legend urges other men to get tested this is everything you need to know. Advertisement Most read in Health WHAT IS THE PROSTATE? The prostate is a small gland that makes up part of the male reproductive system. It is situated just below the bladder. The primary function of the prostate is to produce seminal fluid. HOW DO I GET CHECKED? A blood test or rectal exam is usually used to check the prostate for abnormal changes. Advertisement The PSA test checks the level of prostate specific antigen in your blood. While this blood test can lead to a cancer diagnosis it may indicate other prostate issues that are not necessarily cancer. A At home blood tests are also available to buy. Advertisement The a digital rectal exam performed by a doctor will allow them to feel the prostate gland through the rectum. During this exam they will feel for abnormal lumps or an abnormal shape. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS? The However, if symptoms to present they will most likely cause problems when trying to pass urine. Advertisement This can include struggling to start or stop passing urine. You may also have a slow flow or feel pain when urinating. Some people may notice they are needing to use the bathroom more often, especially at night. Rarely, symptoms such as feeling your bladder remains full or blood in the urine or semen may occur. Advertisement WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? If your doctor is concerned about your physical exam or your blood test results you will be sent for further testing. This can include referral to a specialist or taking imaging scans of your prostate. You may also need to have a prostate biopsy performed for testing.
The 42
11-05-2025
- Health
- The 42
Former Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan diagnosed with prostate cancer
FORMER SCOTLAND AND British and Irish Lions head coach Sir Ian McGeechan has urged rugby players and all younger men to get themselves tested after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. The 78-year-old, who is currently consultant director of rugby at Doncaster, led Scotland to the Five Nations Grand Slam in 1990 and oversaw series victories as the Lions boss in 1989 and 1997. Advertisement Leeds-born McGeechan told the Telegraph: 'I have prostate cancer. I have just completed a six-week course of radiotherapy. 'I feel alright, really, just a bit more tired. I always sleep well anyway so it has probably just added to it. I have to wait six weeks then have scans and a review of how effective the treatment has been. 'I have told the players here (at Doncaster) before the treatment started because there would be times when I would not be around for meetings or on the training field with them. The players have asked me how it is going and have been very good. 'I don't want to make a big thing of it, but it is important to get the message out about urging people to go and get tested. I said that to our players here. I said to them that they make sure they get themselves tested. If you are younger, it is more important. 'When I had my last treatment, from the receptionist to the radiographer, they all said, 'Well done, good luck, have a happy time'. Everyone. That support and the environment is so positive. What will be, will be.' As a fly-half McGeechan won 32 Scotland caps including nine as captain and won the 1974 Lions series in South Africa before touring again with the side in New Zealand in 1977.
