Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has disclosed that he is undergoing treatment for prostate cancer, sharing the news directly with supporters in an emotionally candid Instagram video.
The 56-year-old, who built a distinguished career in the Premier League with Newcastle, West Ham United, and Portsmouth, revealed that he was diagnosed roughly 18 months ago with what doctors described as a “fairly aggressive” form of the disease.
“The journey continues”
Hislop explained that his initial surgery, performed almost exactly one year ago, was expected to mark the end of his medical ordeal.
“A year ago, almost to the day, December 6, to be exact, I had a radical prostatectomy, and I thought that was it,” he said.
However, follow-up tests told a different story.
“But then, six months later, my PSA was again on the rise, and another scan showed that my prostate cancer had spread to my pelvic bone,” he continued.
With the cancer advancing, Hislop began treatment immediately. He noted that he has just completed seven and a half weeks of radiation therapy, adding simply: “The journey continues.”
A career marked by excellence
Hislop remains widely respected for his role in Newcastle United’s dramatic title pursuit during the 1995-96 Premier League season, when the club narrowly missed out to Manchester United. His Premier League tenure also included two spells with West Ham United, punctuated by a stop at Portsmouth, before he concluded his professional career with FC Dallas in Major League Soccer.
Beyond club football, Hislop was a central figure for Trinidad and Tobago on the international stage, admired for both his leadership and composure.
