Sir Chris Hoy has terminal cancer

Cancer is indiscriminate.

All credit to Chris for being open and raising awareness of this killer disease. My then husband was diagnosed at 48, a very aggressive incurable tumour. He lived an incredible life for the next ten years. Although the palliative treatment can be harrowing, pain control was an ongoing hell, and he was devasted when he eventually reached the end of the road and certainly wasn't ready for death. He'd been told three years, he lived ten. I hope Chris retains his positivity, it's key.

Yes it is very sad and feel so much for him his wife and their young family. My DH had aggressive prostate cancer in 2008 which was successfully treated. Cancer came again in 2013 to his bowel. Stage 4 now and still here on palliative chemo. It is a hard road to tread.

So sad when he apparently has family history of the disease. Do think there should be a programme of testing for anyone with a familial link. An early test would give a base line to monitor changes against. He seems so positive, he has to be admired for the strength he is showing. Going public should hopefully make the media understand when he isn't his usual self that he has a very valid reason for being so.

Such sad news, I enjoyed his punditry at the Olympics so much. And this on top of his wife’s diagnosis really does seem a bit much. Such a cruel disease, my heart goes out to them and to anybody facing this diagnosis.

I think I read the "easy" monitoring for prostate ( the blood test) can throw up many false positives & the invasive one (template biopsy??) is quite invasive & expensive. I'm sure a practical monitoring test will be devised & I'm sure looking for one is a priority, it's a common cancer & excellent prospects from treatment unless it's only found when it's advanced.
I'm another full of admiration for Chris Hoy's bravery & philosophy.

My husband said the biopsy on his prostate was the worst part, despite 37 days of radiotherapy, MRI scans, bone scans etc.

Very sad, but pleased that he seems to be thinking on the positive side

4allweknow

So sad when he apparently has family history of the disease. Do think there should be a programme of testing for anyone with a familial link. An early test would give a base line to monitor changes against. He seems so positive, he has to be admired for the strength he is showing. Going public should hopefully make the media understand when he isn't his usual self that he has a very valid reason for being so.

Men who are Black or have a family history (close relative) can get tested at 45. Men over 50 can also ask for a test. Those with symptoms will be tested. Many men with symptoms ignore them and men without symptoms are unlikely to give it much thought, unfortunately. Raising awareness is key and Chris Hoy being do open should be a very positive contribution to this.
prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/prostate-tests/psa-blood-test

Unfortunately there are very few symptoms. My husband only went to his GP because there was a TV campaign and they mentioned frequent urination. He was always going to the loo but thought it was due to his diabetes. Thank goodness for that campaign.

Puts everything into perspective. So sad. I wish them luck and they’re in my prayers.

Kate1949

Unfortunately there are very few symptoms. My husband only went to his GP because there was a TV campaign and they mentioned frequent urination. He was always going to the loo but thought it was due to his diabetes. Thank goodness for that campaign.

I hope your husband's ok Kate.
Raising awareness and getting men to go to their GP saves lives.
Too many have no idea what a dangerous disease this cancer can be.

So many young people seem to be getting diagnosed with cancer, is so tragic. And Chris would be the very last person you would imagine could get struck down like this, such a healthy athlete, is beyond belief.
And to hear that his wife has got MS.
I just hope they have family who stay close during the next couple of years, with 2 children they need all the help they can get.
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I hope they set up a screening program asap- that is three young men I have heard of with this terrible disease.
I hope Chris & his family get the peace they deserve

Thank you Oldfrill. He is ten years in remission.