Sir Chris Hoy and Prostate Cancer

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Posted 16 Nov 2024 at 08:08

Morning Tony.

I've read your other posts mate. I'm dreadfully sorry to see that your significant disease was also so unexpected.

You've said, being a keen cyclist yourself, that you'd been wondering if there is a link between cycling and the disease. I've only been on the forum for just over a year but there does seem to be a disportionately high number of cyclists amongst us. I've done a little online research and it appears that there have been studies on a possible link between cycling and PCa which have proved inconclusive although there is agreement that it exerts 'extra pressure' on the gland.

As for the book, I suppose it's been edited to be most sellable. His 2 to 4 year life expectancy does seem very pessimistic. Having said that, off the top of my head, I think poor old Bill Turnbull and Bob Willis didn't last much longer? I saw Sir Chris on another TV chat show, where if you'll excuse the pun, he was backpedaling abit about his prognosis.

I supposes to increase sales, that they may have made it slightly more drastic than it is? Autobiographies are often spiced up, and unlike most, for those involving prostate cancer, it would be difficult to use sex as a titillating factor. 😁

Anyway, Tony, welcome to the forum mate. I hope you have many more years ahead of you.

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Posted 23 Nov 2024 at 23:25

I've just finished reading Sir Chris's book as well. It is very positive, except on the chemo but he is saying it as was for himself. It would really have helped as mentioned by others, if Chris had highlighted what other treatments he was receiving along with chemotherapy, what his initial PSA was, as this information may help newly diagnosed people.

Sir Chris mentioned a trial that had been running for 12 years but didn't give the trial name even though it appears that 25% of those on the trial are still on it after 12 years, which is brilliant news. This is really important information, Chris was given some radiation. This was ruled out for myself as mine had spread to 5 places, was he given radiation as part of the treatment plan or for pain?.

It is definitely a must read for those of us in the stage 4 club though and I mean this as a compliment, it was like a love letter to his wife, children, family and friends. Spoiler alert, he is very positive about being stage 4 and I found this uplifting.

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 05:21

Originally Posted by: Online Community Member

There are several Stage 4ers on here that have my utmost respect. Many candidly share the effect the disease has had on them and their loved ones. Their unedited diaries, tell it exactly as it. I doff my cap to them all.👍

Edited by member 24 Nov 2024 at 10:50 | Reason: Additional text

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 08:57

Polo66, when were you told you could not have radiation because of the spread. The NHS has limitations about where and how many hot spots there are but rules can always be broken.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 10:03

My husband was told he couldn’t have radiation as he has multiple spread but he had a large area on his right hip which was causing him a so much pain and affecting his mobility so last year the oncologist finally gave him it, it hasn’t solved all the problems but it certainly sorted his hip

hope all is well

Ann

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 14:14

Thanks for your reply. I even paid for a private consultation and was still told no radiation. I think that in the states they will offer radiation more and more now as the oncologists do seem to be more aggressive. Having said that, I'm not certain than any clinical trials have proven that radiation up front extends life but psychologically it does feel like throwing the kitchen sink at it might be the best way to go.

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 15:51

Polo, I asked when, because attitudes to treatments have changed in recent years. I was heading for HT about 4 years ago, then my treatment plan changed to treating tumours with SABR.

I have had to make use of the wife's health insurance and I will find out soon if I was chasing the pot of gold at the end it the rainbow.

Thanks Chris

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Posted 24 Nov 2024 at 16:29

Hi Chris

I truly hope you find the pot of gold. It was 4 years ago when I was turned down by the NHS and private hospital. Good luck.

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Posted 26 Nov 2024 at 15:14

I am stage 4, multi spread, bones and Lymphs, I was given 1 shot of radiation in the spine at T4 upon diagnosis.

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