Martina Navratilova has been recognized with two types of cancers, the tennis nice stated on Monday.
Navratilova, 66, has throat and breast most cancers, although each have been found within the early phases.
“This double whammy is serious but still fixable, and I’m hoping for a favourable outcome,” Navratilova stated in an announcement. “It’s going to stink for a while, but I’ll fight with all have I got.”
The American gained 16 grand slams total together with three Australian Open titles and 7 at Wimbledon.
she is a staunch advocate for homosexual rights and known as Margaret Court a “racist and a homophobe” in 2017 after the previous Australian tennis champ turned pastor got here out strongly towards same-sex marriage. She has additionally known as for Melbourne’s Margaret Court Arena to be renamed.
Navratilova beforehand had breast most cancers in 2010, however was deemed cancer-free after a lumpectomy and 6 months of radiation, reported the New York Post.
Navratilova was in for a throat examination when each types of the illness have been found. She will start therapy later this month.
The Czech-born Navratilova was one of many extra dominant gamers within the Nineteen Seventies and 80s, claiming 18 Grand Slam singles titles. She had a long-running rivalry with American Chris Evert, who lately battled ovarian most cancers.
“I really didn’t talk much about breast cancer before I had it,” Navratilova beforehand informed People.
“Now, I’m approached by women and we share our stories. It’s encouraging to see that there’s life after cancer.”
Parts of this story appeared within the New York Post and is reproduced with permission.
