Czech-American tennis legend Martina Navratilova was diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer and early breast cancer. She announced her doctors’ findings on Monday, Jan. 2, but believes her prognosis is favorable.<\/span><\/p>\n advertisement<\/p>\n Article continues under this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n “This double blow is serious, but still fixable. We hope for a positive outcome.”<\/em> Navratilova said. “It will stink for a while, but I will fight with all my might.”<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Netizens are pouring their love into the 66-year-old, including a certain sports personality. Former Major League Baseball pitcher Kurt Schilling expressed his support by tweeting that he always believed in Navratilova. “We personified class on the court.<\/em>“<\/span><\/p>\n advertisement<\/p>\n Article continues under this ad<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The 59-time Grand Slam titleholder was diagnosed with breast cancer in situ in 2010, but was treated to be cancer-free.<\/span><\/p>\n For those uninformed, Schilling announced his battle with oral cancer less than a decade later and is still alive today. After announcing her treatment in February 2014, Schilling revealed her cancer was in remission in June of that year.<\/span><\/p>\n dive deeper<\/span><\/p>\n ‘You’re Rock’ – Tennis fan warmly hugs ‘fighter’ Martina Navratilova after her dire health update<\/p>\n about 15 hours ago<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n Citing smokeless tobacco use as the cause of his illness, he said: “I believe without a doubt, without a doubt, that biting gave me cancer, and I’m not going to get up off my pedestal and preach about biting. I’ll say this: I’ve been doing so for about 30 years. It was an addictive habit\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Schilling isn’t the only tennis star to speak out in support of Navratilova. Former World No. 1 professional tennis player Billie Jean King said-<\/span><\/p>\n Martina Navratilova, one of the greatest athletes of all time, was diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer.<\/p>\n In addition, an unrelated form of breast cancer was found during the examination. Both cancers are in early stages and have great outcomes.<\/p>\n thinking of you, @martina<\/a> \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\nWhy Kurt Schilling’s reaction is heartwarming<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Fans and stars share their support for Martina Navratilova<\/b><\/h2>\n
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