Overview
- The six-time Olympic champion, 49, spoke with wife Lady Sarra about living with stage 4 prostate cancer, which he previously described as terminal, shortly after her own multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
- Sarra said their young children were frightened and asked whether he would die, whether cancer is contagious, and whether misbehavior caused it.
- To help them understand treatment, the family created a cherry blossom tree project, adding blossoms daily through chemotherapy to symbolize recovery.
- Sir Chris said he is staying active and focused on family, emphasizing that life continues even during treatment.
- Their film, Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage & Me, airs 18 December on BBC One and iPlayer, featuring his warning that without better screening about 10,000 men a year find out too late.