What Happened to Martina Navratilova? ‘RHOM’ Star Julia Lemigova Reacts to Navratilova’s Cancer Diagnoses
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As Martina Navratilova’s stage 1 throat cancer and breast cancer became public news earlier in the day, Julia Lemigova expressed her gratitude for the support shown to her. As she posted a picture of herself, Navratilova and their dog on Instagram, she penned a sweet message for her followers thanking them for their well wishes. Larsa Pippen and Lisa Hochstein, Lemigova’s RHOM co-stars, commented on her post with hearts. A message of thanks was also posted on social media by Navratilova. Thank you all again for your support, she tweeted, adding, smiling, and I’m not done yet alongside her tweet.
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My phone and Twitter are both blowing up, she wrote. Since Real Housewives launched in 2006, Lemigova and Navratilova have been the first same-sex couple to appear on the series full-time. The nine-time Wimbledon champion has been diagnosed with two separate cancers, according to PEOPLE. According to a spokesperson for the retired athlete, she sought medical care for a swollen lymph node in her neck — which turned out to be cancerous.
‘RHOM’ star Julia Lemigova vows to fight cancer after Wife Martina Navratilova’s diagnosis
Despite the diagnosis of two types of cancer for her wife, Martina Navratilova, “Real Housewives of Miami” star Julia Lemigova remains positive. I would like to thank everyone who has reached out to offer words of support, Julia Lemigova, 50, wrote on Instagram Monday alongside a photo of herself and her wife Martina Navratilova. We will fight this together, she said. In the comments section of Julia Lemigova’s post, some of her “RHOM” castmates expressed their love. Message from Guerdy Abraira: We love you both and we only wish you positive thoughts. Martina Navratilova’s battle with breast and throat cancer was announced earlier Monday. The treatment will begin next week. I am hoping for a positive outcome for this double whammy, the 18-time Grand Slam singles champion told the Women’s Tennis Association. I’ll fight with all my strength for a while, but it’ll stink for a while. In November 2022, while attending the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas, Martina Navratilova noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck.
Martina Navratilova, one of the greatest athletes in history, has been diagnosed with Stage 1 throat cancer.
— TENNIS (@Tennis) January 2, 2023
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 ❤️
Upon further testing, stage 1 breast cancer was discovered as well as stage 1 throat cancer. She underwent a lumpectomy in 2010 after being diagnosed with breast cancer. It was 13 years ago that the tennis legend was initially diagnosed with breast cancer – but in 2010, she was declared cancer-free. She told PEOPLE at the time of her initial diagnosis: It knocked me on the head. I feel so in charge of my life and my body, and then this happens, and I cannot control it. In a statement to the WTA, Navratilova said that she received a good prognosis this time around as well. However, she believes that she will no longer be able to work for Tennis Channel as originally planned during the 2023 Australian Open. Julia Lemigova and Martina Navratilova have been together since 2006. During the US Open in September 2014, they engaged, and in December 2014, they got married.
I've just read about @Martina's cancer diagnosis. During her entire life&career Martina Navratilova has been a fighter, trailblazer, leader & a warrior on & off the court. A warrior-Queen!
— Don Winslow (@donwinslow) January 2, 2023
Martina has supported me for years on this platform.
Please pray for her & support her!
Best wishes for a recovery. Martina was unbelievable to watch when I was a kid, and honestly, did not watch Much tennis bUt if she was on, I was watching
— Ray Janowski (@BoomerJanowski) January 2, 2023
Sorry to hear this. Wishing Martina all the best with her treatment and recovery. She will beat this- if anyone can, she can.
— Anthony Burrows (@AnthonyBurrows7) January 2, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Stay strong @Martina, wishing you all the best for the treatment ahead. ❤️
— Brenda Parry (@BrenParry71) January 2, 2023
Wishing Martina the best, a speedy recovery and full remission. With love.
— Red Robin 🏳️🌈 (@HouseOfRedRobin) January 2, 2023
Oh my goodness. Wishing you the very best and a speedy recovery Martina! ❤️❤️
— Soledad O'Brien (@soledadobrien) January 2, 2023
Oh no! Sending her an abundance of prayers during this uncertain time. The tennis world loves you @Martina ❤️ please let us know if you need anything. I know you’re surrounded by those who love and care for you so that should feel comforting. If you believe in anything or don’t,
— Meagan Mitchell (@theemeagan) January 2, 2023
Oh no! Sending her an abundance of prayers during this uncertain time. The tennis world loves you @Martina ❤️ please let us know if you need anything. I know you’re surrounded by those who love and care for you so that should feel comforting. If you believe in anything or don’t,
— Meagan Mitchell (@theemeagan) January 2, 2023
