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Thanks David (David2017). 

I've just noticed that now whilst reading the paper so I will give it a dose of watching later.

Kind Regards - Brian.

Hello David (David2017) 

I watched the program last night - my personal thought are that Chris Hoy and Prostate Cancer UK have missed a prime time opportunity to get the "Get Tested" message out.

Yes, Chris has been diagnosed with Stage 4 and his wife is in the early stages of MS too but it was fifty five minutes of Chris's achievements and how great he is feeling now even though he has stage 4.

For me it should have concentrated on the message "Get Tested" and telling men it's a blood test NOT the DRE. It should also have perhaps shown Chris (or someone) going for Chemotherapy and perhaps had more on the testing and diagnosis process. Finally it should have mentioned early detection = better survival chances.

I am not knocking Chris Hoy - I felt for him and his family last night (indeed I was in tears at one point) but I think the producers "glossed around" how serious the cancer is when it is Stage 4.

Just my personal view - what did anyone else think who watched it?

Best wishes - Brian.

I didn’t watch it yet. I wanted to but wondered if it was going to be a Sir Chris Hoy show with a one mans view on keeping fit after a lifetime of keeping fit and staying fit giving people a completely wrong impression of what stage 4 is actually like for most patients. ie, a complete mind bend for all the family surrounding the patient who is struggling with continuous weakening of muscles and a confusion of treatments.

I love Sir Chris and what he’s achieved in cycling for Scotland and Team GB but he is unique.

I will watch it eventually.

Hi Millibob I haven’t watched it (yet), but I totally agree with your  opinion that early testing should be the uppermost message.   AW

Yes, Mr U, that’s my pre-viewing opinion too.  You are right to point it out : the impact of Stage 4 should not be diminished, no matter how well one (amazing) man and his family are dealing with it.   AW

I have watched it now. My first opinion is that it might have been a special episode about SCH which has had a timely edit for the screening refusal last week.

SCH has an interesting and amazing history which is not in doubt. But I’m going to have to admit that I had no knowledge of the “Tour de 4” at all until I watched the programme. Was that because I’m living in a stage 4 hole of my own making or was it mishandled from a point of other charities, including MacMillan?

As a SCH show it was astounding. The love the couple and the friends have is exactly what is needed to rise above the stage 4 nightmare. It’s not unusual, I love my Darling in the same measure and without her, as SCH said, I couldn’t do without her.

Stage four prostate was pictured as a killer which is not at all correct, as it’s something we all will die with but not necessarily of. There was very little explanation for what prostate cancer is not how it’s going to be found in men without individuals “doing it for themselves”.

In a sentence; This was a missed opportunity for promotion of heath checks for men, and explanation of what stage 4 prostate cancer is.

It’s a 4 out of 10 from me.

Mr U, I agree entirely, as I do to the comments made by Millibob and Alpine Wanderer. 

Your words "This was a missed opportunity for promotion of heath checks for men, and explanation of what stage 4 prostate cancer is." are spot on. 

I was also disappointed that SCH and the press have repeatedly used the word "terminal" ever since news of his diagnosis emerged. I don't think this is appropriate. 

I think there have been other examples of celebrities etc. being diagnosed with cancer or other serious conditions who, I believe, also fail to leverage their position to the full in promoting prevention and treatments. It's a shame to miss such an opportunity.

Hi guys, I totally understand where you are coming from, but I think the program focused on SCH because that’s what draws the crowd and why it was scheduled straight after PoTY.  To me any exposure is good so I will take it as a positive.  Could it have pushed another message, yes.  Hopefully this is the start and PCUK and MacMillan will use it as a launch pad.

Totally agree. There was not a lot of emphasis on the fact 2 of his family had been diagnosed in the past and he wasn’t having regular checks as he was an athlete and mega fit. I was disappointed it was more his past accomplishments and not a lot of info regarding treatments etc.   It also didn’t say where he was up to at the minute and what his updated prognosis was.    I think a trick was missed although if one man got a check because of the programme today than that is good news.   I

OK, so I’ve now watched the programme. I found that the positivity for Stage 4 patients was uplifting. As you know, I’m always a “cup half full” type of person - but I like to base it on data…. One man who was interviewed had been diagnosed with stage 4 PC eight years ago - that immediately reminded me of David2017 Also, Chris’s wife Sarah spoke so emotionally about it being a couple's disease. That part hit hard as it’s so true. I felt that the sporting achievement parts added some depth to the programme.  Personally, I really enjoyed it.  What a man - I salute you, Sir Chris.  And a big hug for this charming, supportive wife.   AW