Sir Chris Hoy Shares Update on Chemo Journey: "Doing Well"

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Sir Chris Hoy has provided an update on his health, stating that he is 'progressing well' with 'enhancing' physical fitness levels.

The Olympic winner who is fighting against terminal prostate cancer cancer mentioned he clearly understands that the illness won't vanish abruptly.

However, after completing chemotherapy, he has focused on improving his physical fitness and is now noticing an improvement as a result.

He stated that he has declined to ' google ' Despite his own condition, he requested a friend to discover who has lived the longest after being diagnosed with stage four cancer.'

Two men remained alive more than 20 years following their diagnosis.

Nevertheless, the father of two children informed The Times, “I am not claiming that I will take on this role, but after learning that something is feasible, it opens up avenues for personal hope.”

The athlete who secured six Olympic gold medals throughout his remarkable career disclosed his cancer diagnosis recently.

Ever since, the 49-year-old has dedicated his efforts to increasing awareness and fundraising for research purposes and is presently gearing up for his 'Tour de 4' mass participation event in Glasgow set for September.

He stated: "Many individuals aren't truly aware of what stage four signifies."

'In stages one, two, and three, there is a chance for complete recovery. However, with stage four, this isn’t possible. Essentially, stage four indicates that the condition will persist indefinitely; it may recur at some point, making it a terminal prognosis.'

Sir Chris found it difficult to articulate the effect of his stage four diagnosis and confessed, "It robs you of all hope since, with stages one, two, or three, there is always a possibility that you might overcome this."

However, rather than dwell on it, he chose to live his life, highlighting that 'many people are living with stage four.'

Once doctors found out that his cancer had metastasized, the athlete was told he had a life expectancy of two to four years.

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Nevertheless, he stated that following intense therapy, he is in good physical shape, adding: "Over the past 18 months, I've managed to get healthier; since completing chemotherapy, I have been able to make improvements."

He stated to the newspaper, "I have learned from cancer to attempt not to fret about the future."

When you experience fear or stress, it often revolves around attempting to foresee what lies ahead. You might end up spending time fretting over something insignificant, which will merely ruin your present moments.

And he ended by saying, 'What I am telling you about my wellbeing is true.'

Sir Chris, who boasts an impressive 11 world championships, hung up his cycling shoes in 2013 and since then has frequently served as a pundit and commentator for the BBC.

Last February, he initially revealed that he had undergone treatment for cancer, but in October, he stated that his condition was incurable, prompting an overwhelming display of empathy.

It was also revealed that his spouse, Lady Sarra Hoy, has been informed she has an advanced stage of multiple sclerosis.

The couple has two children: Callum, born in 2014, and Chloe, who arrived in 2017.

After receiving his diagnosis, Sir Chris penned his 'uplifting and inspiring' memoir titled "Sir Chris Hoy: All That Matters," which quickly climbed to bestseller status.

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