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Sir Chris Hoy and his family are grappling with devastating health news, as both the Scottish Olympian and his wife, Sarra Kemp, face incurable illnesses. Callum, 10, and Chloe, 7, the couple's two small children, are now aware of their father's fatal illness, but they are not yet aware of their mother's diagnosis.
Hoy, 48, disclosed that his wife Sarra, 44, received a multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis only a few weeks prior to his finding out that his cancer had progressed to a grave stage. The couple has chosen to concentrate on helping each other and handling the circumstance rather than disclosing Sarra's illness to their kids just yet.
Sarra Kemp's Battle with MS
Kemp’s family now faces more difficulties as a result of his diagnosis with MS, a degenerative and incurable disease. Mobility and eyesight are hampered by the illness, which can impact the brain and spinal cord. Hoy explained how Sarra had trouble doing simple things like getting a key into a lock on bad days.
Sarra continues to be happy and active despite the illness. Hoy talked on how she doesn't let her illness define her and still engages in physical activities like jogging and gym courses. She often expresses gratitude, saying, “How lucky are we? We both have incurable illnesses for which there is some treatment. Not every disease has that. It could be a lot worse.”
The couple had to make a difficult decision regarding her treatment, opting for a lower-risk but less effective course of action. This decision was made in consideration of the risks involved with the more aggressive treatment option.
Sir Chris Hoy's Terminal Cancer
The six-time Olympic cycling champion disclosed his battle with cancer in February. But Hoy has acknowledged that his illness is incurable, and medical professionals believe he may only have four years to live.
Hoy's cancer adventure started when a tumor in his shoulder was found the previous year. Subsequent imaging studies revealed that the original cancer was in his prostate, and it had subsequently spread to his bones.
Hoy has been candid with his children about his condition, telling them that “Daddy will get more treatment and we will deal with it as it comes.” The family has decided to wait to tell the children about Sarra's diagnosis until they believe the timing is appropriate, even though the kids are aware of how serious his sickness is.
Managing Both Illnesses
It seems sense that the family has been under a great deal of stress due to the two health issues. Hoy has stated that despite juggling the intricacies of Sarra’s sickness and his own, he is committed to keeping things normal for his kids.
Hoy and Sarra encourage one another through their different therapies in spite of these obstacles. The family's continued priority is spending special times together while taking care of their medical issues.