Beyonce‘s mom, Tina Knowles, recently opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis. In an interview with PEOPLE for the outlet’s “World’s Most Beautiful” issue, the author reflected on a time last year when she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer. She further revealed missing her scheduled mammogram while noting that she underwent surgery to remove the tumor. Knowles also opened up about her daughters Beyonce and Solange’s reaction to the news.
Tina Knowles is cancer-free, healthier, and eating better
Tina Knowles recently opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and further highlighted how women should not slack on their mammograms. Speaking to PEOPLE, the businesswoman discussed her traumatizing health journey for the first time, telling fans everything from her diagnosis to her cure. Beyonce’s mom also shared the good news that she was now cancer-free.
Knowles recalled being “blindsided” last July after doctors revealed a stage 1 breast cancer diagnosis. At the time, she was at the peak of her professional career, with many projects lined up, including finishing up her newly released memoir. After initially being skeptical of sharing her cancer journey in the book, she decided to include it to be of help to other women.
Beyonce’s mom advised fellow women to get their routine tests done, no matter how busy their lives were. She was grateful to have hers done early. However, she felt a “shudder” at the thought of her condition if she got them done any later. In fact, Knowles found out about her breast cancer after she missed a scheduled mammogram.
She told the outlet, “I forgot that I didn’t go to get my test two years before I thought I had.” Tina Knowles recalled that the clinic canceled her mammogram due to COVID. But she kept thinking that she had gone through with the test. The author regretted missing the scheduled mammogram, as she could have discovered the cancer at stage 0.
Knowles also shared that her daughters, Beyonce and Solange, remained “positive” after their mother’s diagnosis. The author recalled that Beyonce had “her mind racing, focusing on this as a task to tackle with precision.”
Fortunately, the businesswoman defeated breast cancer. Speaking to the publication, she revealed being cancer-free, expressing gratitude to God for helping her find it early. Knowles further shared that she was now “healthier, eating better,” and had “lost weight.” She also talked about sharing her journey to inspire people and give them hope.
