Sir Chris Hoy has shared a fresh health update, saying he is "doing really well just now" and that he and his wife often remind themselves how lucky they are to have treatable illnesses.
The six-time Olympic champion was speaking to BBC Breakfast presenter Jane Lewis, nearly three years after being diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. He said his cancer is not curable but is treatable, and that not every man is as lucky as him in terms of the reaction to treatment.
Positive reaction to treatment
"So far, I've had a really positive reaction to it," Sir Chris said. "Long may that continue, won't last forever, but there are other lines of defense, and beyond that, the hope that you have is that new medicines and new treatments are coming out all the time."
He added: "You can spend your time sitting, worrying about the future, but that doesn't help you in any shape or form. You still have to plan, you still have to face the future, but once you've done that, you have to then get in the present and appreciate it, and know that anything could happen at any time."
Charity cycle event in Scotland
Sir Chris has recently been back in Scotland on his bike, offering advice to those taking part in the charity cycle event he founded after his diagnosis. He described the aim as trying to change perception of what the lead stage for cancer can be, and to raise vital funds for cancer charities across the UK.
He also said the event aims to bring together people in a similar situation to him, as well as families and people remembering loved ones, describing it as "really a celebration".
Frustration over screening
Sir Chris said he feels privileged to be in a position to raise awareness of prostate cancer, particularly when it comes to testing, but admitted he still feels "frustrated". He said: "I don't think it should be up to me or other people in the spotlight to do it. There should be a more systematic and proactive approach to let men know about their own risk."
When asked if there was "an element of frustration", he went on: "I would still be doing this even if there was a screening process in place, but it shouldn't just be down to high-profile individuals like Jeremy Clarkson, myself, or any number of men in similar situations."
BBC Breakfast airs daily at 6am on BBC One.
