Sir Chris Hoy reveals hope over life-extending cancer trial drugs
Six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has revealed his hope that new trial drugs could extend his life following his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis in 2023.
The Team GB icon was initially given between two and four years to live after the disease spread to his bones.
However, the 50-year-old remains optimistic about emerging medical treatments currently undergoing clinical trials.
Speaking ahead of the launch of Track Radio, the former track cyclist explained his current medical routine and future prospects.
Living from scan to scan
“I’m doing well, it just goes on,” he said.
“You sort of live from scan to scan and blood test to blood test, but the meds are working for now.”
Hoy acknowledged that his current medication will eventually stop working and require him to switch treatments.
Despite this reality, the Scottish athlete is focused on the present while closely monitoring the progress of new therapies.
Excitement over new treatments
“In terms of things that are coming down the line, some really exciting new drugs are in the trial stage,” he added.
“They are showing really, really impressive results, so fingers crossed for those and hopefully they should be out in a year or two for standard treatment.”
The 11-time world champion noted the immense comfort of having additional lines of medical defence stacked up against the illness.
He remains determined to enjoy the present moment and maximise the potential of every single day.
Charitable legacy and fighting back
During a stellar sporting career, the Edinburgh-born cyclist amassed 37 major medals and was Britain’s most successful Olympian until 2021.
His renowned resilience has now transitioned into charitable endeavours, including the launch of an annual cycling event called The Tour de 4.
The initiative has already raised £3.1m to support those affected by the disease and fund future breakthroughs.
“If we can collectively do something about it, fight back to punch back against it when you feel so helpless, actually there is something you can do,” Hoy explained.
“So if we can keep raising the money, providing support, building a community to help people who are going through a difficult time, then you know it’s making the best of a very difficult situation.”
