Sir Chris Hoy said he was “blown away” by the number of men seeking cancer advice since he revealed his terminal diagnosis last weekend. The six-time Olympic gold medal winner said last weekend that doctors had told him he has between two and four years to live. He was initially diagnosed with cancer in his prostate, but it has since spread to his bones.
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy said he was “blown away” by the number of men seeking cancer advice after he revealed his terminal diagnosis.
The 48-year-old said last weekend that doctors had told him he has between two and four years to live after being diagnosed with primary cancer in his prostate which spread to his bones.
In a video posted on social media, Hoy said: “I’ve been utterly blown by the love and support that we’ve received this week following my announcement that my cancer is stage 4.”
He added: “I now have a deep resolve to turn this incredibly difficult diagnosis into something more positive.
“I understand that there has been a massive increase in men seeking advice in prostate cancer in the last few days and that’s been a huge comfort to us to know that hopefully many lives could be saved by early testing.”
Hoy added that he had written a book titled ‘All That Matters’, about his life since retiring from cycling in 2013 and illness, which will be released in November 2024.
He said that the writing experience was cathartic for him and his family, adding that he hopes the book can provide an understanding of how families deal with terminal illnesses.
Hoy won six Olympic golds between 2004 and 2012, the second-highest tally by any British Olympian.
Meanwhile, Hoy’s wife, Sarra, said she was “completely overwhelmed” by the response to her husband’s diagnosis.
Sarra was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, shortly before her husband learned of his illness.
“I’ve been told that Chris’ story is likely to save countless lives and this takes my breath away,” she said.
“Watching Chris on the BBC at the weekend was like watching a masterclass in strength of character, dignity and humility.
“I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – he truly is my real life superhero.”
