Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, shared her experience with breast cancer, diagnosed at stage 1 after missing a mammogram during the pandemic. In her memoir, Matriarch, she highlights the urgency of regular screenings, acknowledging that earlier detection could have changed her diagnosis. Both of her daughters reacted supportively, with Beyoncé staying positive and Solange assuring her that they would take care of the situation together. Knowles underwent a successful lumpectomy in late 2024, with her family's support playing a crucial role during her treatment.
I'm getting emotional because it was like, you know, I've always tried to take care of myself, and I just was in disbelief.
Sometimes we get so busy and wrapped up, but you must go get your test. Because if I had not gotten my test early, I shudder to think what could have happened to me.
Beyoncé took it well and wanted to stay positive. I could already feel her mind racing, focusing on this as a task to tackle with precision.
Mom, we are going to take care of this. Along with niece Angie Beyince and 'bonus daughter' Kelly Rowland, those girls became [her] team.
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