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Privacy NoticeOlympic cycling icon Sir Chris Hoy has revealed that his cancer is incurable and he has just ‘two to four years’ left to live. The 48 year old, who bagged six Olympic gold medals for Team GB between 2004 and 2012, announced in February that he had been diagnosed with the disease. In a heartfelt Instagram post at the time, Sir Chris described himself as ‘optimistic’ and ‘positive’. However, in an interview with The Times, he shared that his cancer was terminal – a fact he’s known for over a year. Despite this, Sir Chris maintains that he still feels incredibly ‘lucky’. Amid his diagnosis, the cycling legend continued to work, providing commentary for the BBC at this year’s Paris Olympics.
The decorated Oympian is being treated for cancer, which he has now revealed is ‘terminal’
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His rollercoaster health journey began when Sir Chris visited his doctor last September after experiencing shoulder pain. A tumour was discovered in his shoulder, and a subsequent scan revealed the primary cancer in his prostate. The prostate cancer had spread to his bones, including his shoulder, pelvis, ribs, spine and ribs. Today, Sir Chris bravely announced that he has terminal cancer and has been given between two to four years to live. Speaking to the Sunday Times, he reflected on his situation: “As unnatural as it feels, this is nature. You know, we were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process. You remind yourself, aren’t I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible.” Sir Chris and his wife Sarra are parents to two children, seven year old Chloe and 10 year old Callum. He shared how he explained his situation to his children, telling them that no one lives forever but he hopes to “be here for many, many more years”.
Chris’ wife was diagnosed with MS just weeks before his own cancer diagnosis
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He started chemotherapy in November, enduring the severe discomfort of a cold cap to retain his hair. The athlete experienced a severe allergic reaction during the tough chemo sessions – but only took five days off from bike training. He has now penned a heart-wrenching memoir chronicling his journey with terminal cancer. Sir Chris disclosed that his wife Sarra was diagnosed with incurable and progressive multiple sclerosis just weeks prior to his own cancer diagnosis. The pair have opted for low-risk but less potent treatments for Sarra’s MS.
Chris is feeling ‘optimistic’ despite the tough road ahead
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There are days when Sarra struggles to insert the key into the door, according to Sir Chris. The couple have yet to inform their two children about Sarra’s MS diagnosis. Recording the audio version of his memoir is the most challenging task he’s ever undertaken, Sir Chris admitted. His book concludes with a message to his children – words he says they will listen to when he’s no longer around. All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet by Sir Chris Hoy hits the shelves on November 7.Story SavedYou can find this story in My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterCommentMore OnOlympics
