Sir Chris Hoy says he thought body pain linked to prostate cancer was 'sign of getting older'

"It was the summer of 2023, and I had a pain in my shoulder and just assumed it was a sign of getting older. Aches and pains, as you expect," he confessed.

The father of two recalled a late-night visit to the doctor that changed everything. He was told: "I'm really sorry, it's prostate cancer, and it's incurable."

The British athlete, who has dominated track cycling and inspired a generation of British athletes, was also given a poor prognosis.

His wife, Lady Sarra Hoy, recently revealed that doctors have given him between two and four years.

The documentary offered a raw and honest look at how the couple are navigating this difficult chapter together.

Sir Chris hopes that sharing his story publicly will help others avoid the same fate, and is vocal about the importance of regular health checks since his diagnosis.

Fortunately, some people who showed no symptoms at all were diagnosed with prostate cancer after the Olympic champion encouraged them to get tested.

Prostate Cancer UK has stressed that most men with early prostate cancer don't experience any signs or symptoms, which is why understanding your risk is so important.

If you do notice changes when urinating, it's more likely to be an enlarged prostate or another health issue - but it's still worth getting checked out.

Possible symptoms include difficulty starting to urinate, a weak flow, feeling like your bladder hasn't emptied properly, dribbling afterwards, or needing to go more often, particularly at night.

For advanced prostate cancer that has spread, other warning signs can include back, hip or pelvic pain, erectile problems, blood in urine or semen, and unexplained weight loss.

Health authorities often stress that early detection can be life-saving, even when you feel perfectly fine.