The ex-world number one previously underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer in 2010.
"Martina noticed an enlarged lymph node in her neck during the WTA finals in Fort Worth. When it didn't go down, a biopsy was performed, the results came back as stage one throat cancer."When Navratilova was undergoing tests for the throat, doctors found a"suspicious form" in her breast.
The statement said the breast lump was also diagnosed as cancer and was"completely unrelated" to the throat cancer. "Both these cancers are in their early stages with great outcomes. Martina won't be covering the Australian Open for Tennis Channel from their studio but hopes to be able to join in from time to time by Zoom," it said.
Navratilova announced that she was being treated for breast cancer back in April 2010 after a routine mammogram revealed she had ductal carcinoma in situ in her left breast.
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