March 21, (THEWILL) – Martina Navratilova has revealed that she is now “cancer free” after being diagnosed with throat and breast cancers.
As THEWILL reported, the former world number one disclosed her cancer diagnosis in January. Then, she had said that it left her in a state of panic, worrying she might not see next Christmas. However, Navratilova has announced that she will undergo further preventative radiation treatment despite the cancer-free diagnosis.
In an interview, the 66-year-old tennis icon recounted the fear she felt when she first learned of her diagnosis. “The bucket list came into my mind of all the things I wanted to do,” she said.
Navratilova, who won 59 grand slam singles and doubles titles, went to the doctor after noticing an enlarged lymph node in her neck. While the news was initially concerning, doctors were able to confirm that the cancer was “extremely treatable,” and that Navratilova had a “95%” chance of a full recovery.
She also spoke about the role that music played during her chemotherapy, noting that songs by Sir Elton John helped her get through the treatment: “You pick your music that you want to listen to. One time I picked Elton John, and then he starts singing ‘I’m Still Standing,’ which he dedicated to me at a concert in Paris during the French Open in the eighties.”
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
