Photo: Julia Lemigova/InstagramJulia Lemigovaon Monday shard her gratitude for the support shown to wifeMartina Navratilova, who went public earlier in the day with news that she had been diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer and breast cancer.TheReal Housewives of Miamistar, 50, posted a photo of herself, Navratilova and their dog, penning a sweet message to her followers on Instagram with her thanks for their well-wishes.“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to share words of support,” she wrote. “Together, we will fight this ♥️.“Lemigova’sRHOMcostarsLarsa Pippenand Lisa Hochstein commented with hearts on the post, whileRHOMO.G. Adriana de Moura wrote, “Yes! Together we will win this battle 🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏.” Miami Housewife Guerdy Abraira added, “We love you both and positive thoughts only 😍❤️,” and costars Marysol Patton and Kiki Barth also sent love.Navratilova uploaded a message of thanks on social media, too. “Needless to say my phone and twitter are both blowing up so I will say again, thank you all for your support,” she tweeted, adding, “and I am not done yet” alongside a smile.Lemigova and Navratilovatied the knot in 2014. They’re the first same-sex couple eve to appear as full-time cast members on theReal Housewivesfranchise since it launched in 2006.On Monday, PEOPLE confirmed nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Navratilova, 66, has been diagnosed with two, separate cancers. A spokesperson for the retired athlete shared that Navratilova sought medical attention for a swollen lymph node in her neck — which was found to be cancerous.At the time, a mass was also found in her breast, which also turned out to be cancerous.The spokesperson told PEOPLE, “The cancer type is HPV and this particular type responds really well to treatment,” and added that the cancers are both in “early stages.“Trevor Jones/Getty ImagesNavratilova also issued a comment on thedual diagnosistoThe Sunday Times. “This double whammy is serious but still fixable,” she said. “I’m hoping for a favorable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.The tennis legend was first diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago — though she was declared cancer free in 2010. At the time of her initial diagnosis, Navratilova told PEOPLE: “It knocked me on my ass, really. I feel so in control of my life and my body, and then this comes, and it’s completely out of my hands.”
Photo: Julia Lemigova/Instagram
Julia Lemigovaon Monday shard her gratitude for the support shown to wifeMartina Navratilova, who went public earlier in the day with news that she had been diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer and breast cancer.TheReal Housewives of Miamistar, 50, posted a photo of herself, Navratilova and their dog, penning a sweet message to her followers on Instagram with her thanks for their well-wishes.“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to share words of support,” she wrote. “Together, we will fight this ♥️.“Lemigova’sRHOMcostarsLarsa Pippenand Lisa Hochstein commented with hearts on the post, whileRHOMO.G. Adriana de Moura wrote, “Yes! Together we will win this battle 🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏.” Miami Housewife Guerdy Abraira added, “We love you both and positive thoughts only 😍❤️,” and costars Marysol Patton and Kiki Barth also sent love.Navratilova uploaded a message of thanks on social media, too. “Needless to say my phone and twitter are both blowing up so I will say again, thank you all for your support,” she tweeted, adding, “and I am not done yet” alongside a smile.Lemigova and Navratilovatied the knot in 2014. They’re the first same-sex couple eve to appear as full-time cast members on theReal Housewivesfranchise since it launched in 2006.On Monday, PEOPLE confirmed nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Navratilova, 66, has been diagnosed with two, separate cancers. A spokesperson for the retired athlete shared that Navratilova sought medical attention for a swollen lymph node in her neck — which was found to be cancerous.At the time, a mass was also found in her breast, which also turned out to be cancerous.The spokesperson told PEOPLE, “The cancer type is HPV and this particular type responds really well to treatment,” and added that the cancers are both in “early stages.“Trevor Jones/Getty ImagesNavratilova also issued a comment on thedual diagnosistoThe Sunday Times. “This double whammy is serious but still fixable,” she said. “I’m hoping for a favorable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.The tennis legend was first diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago — though she was declared cancer free in 2010. At the time of her initial diagnosis, Navratilova told PEOPLE: “It knocked me on my ass, really. I feel so in control of my life and my body, and then this comes, and it’s completely out of my hands.”
Julia Lemigovaon Monday shard her gratitude for the support shown to wifeMartina Navratilova, who went public earlier in the day with news that she had been diagnosed with stage 1 throat cancer and breast cancer.
TheReal Housewives of Miamistar, 50, posted a photo of herself, Navratilova and their dog, penning a sweet message to her followers on Instagram with her thanks for their well-wishes.
“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to share words of support,” she wrote. “Together, we will fight this ♥️.”
Lemigova’sRHOMcostarsLarsa Pippenand Lisa Hochstein commented with hearts on the post, whileRHOMO.G. Adriana de Moura wrote, “Yes! Together we will win this battle 🙏❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏.” Miami Housewife Guerdy Abraira added, “We love you both and positive thoughts only 😍❤️,” and costars Marysol Patton and Kiki Barth also sent love.
Navratilova uploaded a message of thanks on social media, too. “Needless to say my phone and twitter are both blowing up so I will say again, thank you all for your support,” she tweeted, adding, “and I am not done yet” alongside a smile.
Lemigova and Navratilovatied the knot in 2014. They’re the first same-sex couple eve to appear as full-time cast members on theReal Housewivesfranchise since it launched in 2006.
On Monday, PEOPLE confirmed nine-time Wimbledon singles champion Navratilova, 66, has been diagnosed with two, separate cancers. A spokesperson for the retired athlete shared that Navratilova sought medical attention for a swollen lymph node in her neck — which was found to be cancerous.
At the time, a mass was also found in her breast, which also turned out to be cancerous.
The spokesperson told PEOPLE, “The cancer type is HPV and this particular type responds really well to treatment,” and added that the cancers are both in “early stages.”
Trevor Jones/Getty Images
Navratilova also issued a comment on thedual diagnosistoThe Sunday Times. “This double whammy is serious but still fixable,” she said. “I’m hoping for a favorable outcome. It’s going to stink for a while but I’ll fight with all I have got.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free weekly newsletterto get the biggest news of the week delivered to your inbox every Friday.
The tennis legend was first diagnosed with breast cancer 13 years ago — though she was declared cancer free in 2010. At the time of her initial diagnosis, Navratilova told PEOPLE: “It knocked me on my ass, really. I feel so in control of my life and my body, and then this comes, and it’s completely out of my hands.”
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