Chris Hoy has ‘two to four years’ left to live after terminal cancer diagnosis

Chris Hoy, a six-time Olympic gold medalist, has revealed that he has been given a terminal cancer diagnosis and is estimated to have “two to four years” to live.

The 48-year-old revealed to the Sunday Times that a scan conducted in September detected a tumor in his shoulder.

A follow-up scan two days later revealed that the primary cancer was located in his prostate. Unfortunately, it had spread to other areas, including Hoy's shoulder, pelvis, hip, ribs, and spine, and was classified as stage 4.

Hoy revealed in February that he was receiving treatment for the illness.

The eleven-time world champion in track cycling shared with the newspaper: “Even though it feels strange, this is how nature works.”

"Everyone comes into the world and eventually leaves it, and that's simply how life works."

He remarked, “You think to yourself, how fortunate I am to have medication that can keep this at bay for as long as I can.”

The father of two mentioned that his chemotherapy treatment couldn't guarantee a reduction in his tumors, but based on the likelihood of outcomes, it delivered the most encouraging results.

Among the men who initially tested the medication in 2011, one in four are still living.

Hoy, whose grandfather and father both battled prostate cancer, commented, "Hearing that one in four might seem alarming. But for me, it’s more like, one out of four!"

"I truly believe that incredible things are happening all around us constantly," he continued.

In his latest book, *All That Matters*, the ex-track cyclist reveals that his wife, Sarra, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis last year.

The couple tied the knot at St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh back in 2010 and have a son and a daughter.

Hoy reflected on Sarra’s diagnosis, saying, “This is the first time I've genuinely asked myself, 'Why is this happening to me?' I just couldn't grasp it. It felt surreal.”

"It felt like a devastating hit, especially when you're already feeling overwhelmed. You believe that things couldn't possibly deteriorate any further."

You genuinely feel as if you’ve hit the lowest point possible, only to discover that things can get even worse. It was extremely difficult.

Regarding his wife's positive outlook, he remarked, “She often says, ‘Aren’t we fortunate? We both have chronic illnesses, but there are treatments available for them. Not all conditions have that option. Things could definitely be much worse.’”