Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his cancer diagnosis and revealed the thoughts he had immediately after being given the news
Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his 'bombshell' cancer diagnosis and said he never thought he'd be able to listen to music or laugh at a joke ever again after hearing his prognosis.
"It got to the point where I couldn't actually lift my arm up, it was that sore. I went to the physio and they suggested a scan after doing various things that didn't work. The scan showed a tumour on my shoulder and it was the last thing I was expecting." The former British cyclist said he had 'no other symptoms' and was still fit and healthy.
"In that moment, I was like, well, this is it for the rest of my life, my life has changed forever. But I hope, as you can see, I look at photos of myself a year ago, and I think, I'm a different person now." The Olympian said he still has 'difficult days' full of the 'worries and fears and thoughts' - but admitted he has been able to find 'hope from the darkness'.
Hoy said he couldn't imagine that six months ago he'd be in the 'strong' mental position he is in now. He retold a story of a family trip to Phuket, Thailand, which took place after four solid months of treatment, where he attempted to cycle up a hill. The athlete said he was 'still active' at this point and would cycle for half an hour a day on an indoor bike at home.
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