Martina Navratilova will still have to fight against cancer.
After beating an early form of breast cancer in 2010, the former 1980s tennis legend, winner of 59 Grand Slam singles and doubles titles, has announced that she has double breast cancer. throat and breast.
“This double blow is serious but still reversible,” announced the 66-year-old former player in a press release.
The American, born in Czechoslovakia behind the Iron Curtain, underwent tests last November after discovering a lump in her throat during the finals of the WTA tournament in Fort Worth where she resides.
On this occasion, the doctors also diagnosed her second breast cancer, both in phase 1. “I hope for a favorable outcome.
It's going to stink for a while, but I'm going to fight with everything I have, ”says the former world No.1.
She will begin treatment next week in New York, according to the WTA.
Martina Navratilova, one of the greatest athletes in history, has been diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer.
In addition, an unrelated form of breast cancer was discovered during exams.
Both cancers are in their early stages with great outcomes.
Thinking of you, @Martina ❤️
— TENNIS (@Tennis) January 2, 2023
“It is a particular type of cancer (HPV) responds very well to treatment.
These two cancers are at an early stage and the results are excellent,” reads a rather positive press release.
Martina Navratilova has announced that she is still stepping back from covering the Australian Open from mid-January for the Tennis Channel, with whom she works regularly.
It's a whole generation of tennis that will follow his recovery.
Her great rival on the courts, who became her friend, Chris Evert, also revealed in January 2022 that she had ovarian cancer.
In May, she was declared in remission.
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