Sir Chris Hoy has terminal cancer

Thank you Oldfrill. He is ten years in remission.

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

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.
😢

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cancer is indiscriminate.

I was shocked to see this in the news. He's such a lovely man with a young family. Heartbreaking.

Why does this happen to good people when wicked people get to live long healthy lives.

I wish they would bring in a screening programme for this very common cancer. There can be few or no symptoms.

I am so sorry for Chris and his family. My DH died of this terrible disease as it had gone into his bones too. It will be very hard and I admire him for being positive and enjoying his life while he still can.

This is very sad news and for his wife to be so ill with MS is such a blow. There are many developments in cancer treatments at the moment and I hope they will work in his favour.

I wish the family well

Very sad news.

Dreadful. My husband has prostate cancer but fortunately it was caught early. It's unusual for a man of Chris's age to get it which is maybe why it wasn't picked up. I wish them well.

Life can be so cruel at times. All he can hope for is a miracle cure.

I don’t think he wants people to be sad I think he wants as much positivity as he can surround himself with
Good luck to the family and hopefully they can build on that circle of good vibes and encompass the children in going forward with him for now and then without him
What a lovely sounding man

He’s been having treatment since February and watching him commentating on the cycle racing I thought he looked well considering what he’s going through.