When Sir Chris Hoy revealed a year ago that he’d been given the devasting news of a terminal diagnosis from prostate cancer, it was his smile and zest for living that actually struck home more. Then, he was determined to beat cancer and live his life to the fullest. Hoy, two years after being diagnosed with cancer, continues to inspire people.
Sir Chris embraces new treatments and medications as well as being an visible spokesperson for increased funds, awareness and research.
Hoy, who is recovering from a recent broken leg, told Sky Sports that: “Once the diagnosis has been made, which was for me over two years ago now, the first part can be pretty grim, and then treatment begins. You may be lucky enough to respond well to the treatment. Then you can enter a period where you feel stable.”It is not always stable. Sometimes it will come back, and then you’ll have to change your treatment. But the good news for me, in my case, is that there are many different options available, just as there are several for men with prostate carcinoma.
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Sir Chris Hoy’s terminal cancer was revealed a year earlier
Darts of Destiny and Even Bigger 180
For every 180 scored during the World Darts Championship, sponsors Paddy Power will donate £1,000 to Prostate Cancer UK
For every nine-dart checkout, they will donate £180,000 split three equal ways – Prostate Cancer UK, the player, random member of the crowd
For 2025/2026 – ‘Darts for Destiny’ It is part of a new segment in the ‘Even Bigger 180’ – opportunity for one person to win £180,000 on stage at Alexandra Palace. They must score 180 from nine darts. The winner is chosen at random by the participants. ‘Darts of Destiny Just Giving page’
“It was putting my trust in science. There are so many people around the world who are working on new medicines, new treatments and hoping that one day, it won’t just be a fatal diagnosis. But I’m fine.”
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