Chris Hoy's heartbreaking fears for children amid terminal cancer battle

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has revealed the crushing reality of coping with terminal prostate cancer at the same time his wife Sarra is battling an aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis. In a raw and moving interview of their battles, the Hoys have also revealed their deepest worries about the future and looking after their young family.

Sir Chris spoke out after revealing his terminal diagnosis last month and ahead of his new book, All That Matters: My Toughest Race Yet, reports the Express. Discussing the uncertainty ahead of them, Sir Chris said: "The future is a great unknown for us both now. There are moments where everything becomes unsteady and life feels too precarious, especially if we think too much about the future and the kids.

"Will we be around to care for our kids, will they be OK? Sarra's treatment can only do so much and her condition is degenerative."

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However, plagued by such worry, the couple still cling to optimism, finding solace in gratefulness, as Sarra manages to look at their situation bravely. Chris said: "But we find our way back from the pitfall of trying to predict the future. Sarra has found a characteristically courageous way to frame our situation, something we both come back to and feel grounded by."

Sarra's perspective on their resilience serves as a foundation for their strength. Sir Chris said: "She reminds me: 'Aren't we lucky? Lucky to both be diagnosed with conditions they have medicines and treatments for. Aren't we lucky that science is ahead of us?' That's what we choose to focus on, rather than asking why we can't be cured."

Sir Chris was left reeling after being told he had only two to four years to live following a prostate cancer diagnosis that came about after what he believed was a minor gym injury. The cancer had metastasised, with tumours found in his shoulder, pelvis, hip, spine, and ribs.

Meanwhile, Sarra experienced a worrying symptom last summer – a tingling in her face and tongue – which led to an MRI scan. Her most recent scans have shown she is battling "very active and aggressive MS". Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a cruel neurological condition that attacks the brain and spinal cord, stripping away the nerve's protective covering, potentially causing permanent damage. While there are treatments to help manage symptoms, sadly, there is no cure for MS.

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