Great Britain's six-time Olympic champion Chris Hoy, who also has 11 track cycling world titles and 34 World Cup titles, has announced, that his cancer is terminal.
In 2023, the former cyclist was diagnosed with two to four years left to live, writes the DPA agency.
"As unnatural as it may seem, this is nature. We're all born and we all die and that's just part of the process," Hoy, 48, told The Sunday Times newspaper, adding that he reminds himself: "Aren't I lucky there's a drug I can take, which will put this off as long as possible."
A tumor was found in Chris Hoy's shoulder, and a second scan also revealed primary prostate cancer that had metastasized to his bones. Tumors were also found in his pelvis, thigh, spine and ribs. The cancer is in the fourth stage and is incurable, although the former cyclist is undergoing treatment.
Hoy and his wife Sarah have two children, seven-year-old Chloe and 10-year-old Callum. He remembers Callum, who is nine years old in 2023, asking him if he's going to die, and he tells him that no one lives forever, but he hopes, thanks to the drug, to "be here for many, many years".< /p>
Just before Christmas it was confirmed that his wife has multiple sclerosis, which is "very active and aggressive" and needs urgent treatment. The couple has not yet told their children about Sarah's diagnosis.
In February, while undergoing treatment, including chemotherapy, Chris Hoy said he felt "forced" to publicly reveal his cancer diagnosis. At the time, Hoy said he was "doing very well" and is "optimistic, positive and surrounded by love, for which I am truly grateful".
In his profile on the social platform "Instagram" he commented: "For the sake of my young family, I hoped to keep this information private. I was diagnosed with cancer last year which came as a huge shock as I had no symptoms until that point. While I'm grateful for any support, I'd like to deal with this alone.'' Hoy added that the diagnosis came as a "huge shock".
He has now revealed that two days after his initial diagnosis, he was informed that his primary prostate cancer had spread.
After his terminal illness was confirmed, Chris Hoy wrote: "You may have seen some articles in the news over the weekend about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I am feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to me and my family."
Hoy also said he would continue to ride his bike and was looking forward to the year ahead, adding: "I am continuing to work, ride my bike and live my life as usual."