Tina Knowles Says Missed Mammogram May Have Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, is opening up about her recent battle with breast cancer in a deeply personal interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King. The 71-year-old said she was diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast after doctors discovered two tumors during a delayed mammogram appointment. “I’ve always tried to take care of myself. I just … was in disbelief,” she told King. The American Cancer Society recommends a mammogram every 1 to 2 years for women over 55. Knowles explained she missed her routine screening during the COVID-19 pandemic and didn’t reschedule until last year. Doctors then found two tumors. One was benign, and the other had Stage 1 cancer. She was later informed that had she maintained her regular screenings, detection might have occurred at Stage 0, which according to the American Cancer Society is when the cancer has not spread beyond the breast tissue. Despite the delay, the cancer had not spread and was considered slow-growing. Knowles underwent a lumpectomy to remove the tumor from her left breast in August. Knowles is now cancer-free.

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Source: CBS News