Sir Chris Hoy admits his cancer symptom came 'too late' as he backs campaign for change
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Sir Chris Hoy is leading the charge with The BIGGER 180 initiative, which aims to encourage early prostate cancer symptom checks among men. The revered six-time Olympic gold medallist made the heart-wrenching announcement of his terminal cancer diagnosis in October, sharing that he has been given a life expectancy of two to four years.
Former cyclist Hoy, 48, has been candid about his experience, from receiving his initial cancer diagnosis to the moment when he received his saddening prognosis. As part of efforts to get more men checked for prostate cancer symptoms, Hoy has thrown his support behind a Prostate Cancer UK campaign in collaboration with PDC World Darts Championship sponsor Paddy Power. He's due to make a special appearance at Alexandra Palace to award the Ballon d'Art trophy.
Hoy has been selected to present this honour to the dart player notching up the most 180s during the competition, a title secured by reigning champ Luke Humphries in the previous season. In discussing the critical nature of early checks for symptoms, Hoy referenced a personal sign he had experienced. Speaking to the BBC this year, he remarked, "All I had was a pain in my shoulder and a little bit of pain in my ribs," pointing out how earlier detection could have potentially altered his prognosis.
