Sir Chris Hoy says his terminal most cancers prognosis has improved his life “in some methods” as a result of it has modified his outlook.
The six-time Olympic biking gold medallist introduced in February 2024 that he was present process remedy for prostate most cancers.
In October 2024, the 49-year-old confirmed his prognosis was terminal after the first most cancers unfold to his bones, with medical doctors giving him between two and 4 years to stay.
“It is modified my life with out query, however I feel in some methods it is improved my life,” Hoy stated.
“It is modified my outlook on a variety of issues. I am not as bothered by small issues. I feel I attempt to concentrate on the right here and the now, having fun with the second, taking advantage of as we speak, and looking for one thing optimistic in any state of affairs.
“And even on the very least, attempting simply to reject negativity, as a result of it brings you down. In case you can simply, in any state of affairs, search for the positives and encompass your self with individuals which might be the identical.
“I am doing properly. I can preserve doing all of the issues that I get pleasure from, spend a variety of time with my household, and I hope to be round for lots longer but.”
Earlier this yr, Hoy instructed Sky Sports activities that he had “entered a little bit of a stability stage” in his remedy.
The Scot gained his six Olympic golds – and one silver medal – between 2000 and 2012, making him Britain’s second-most embellished Olympic athlete behind Sir Jason Kenny (seven golds).
He additionally claimed 11 World Championship golds and 34 World Cup titles earlier than retiring in 2013.
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