Tina Knowles Reveals Breast Cancer Battle in Memoir

Tina Knowles, mother of Beyoncé and Solange, revealed she privately battled stage 1 breast cancer in July 2024 after missing a mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors discovered two tumors—one benign and one cancerous—during her delayed screening. She underwent surgery, including a lumpectomy followed by a second procedure due to infection, and is now cancer-free. Knowles credits her recovery to early detection and the support of her daughters, Kelly Rowland, and niece Angie Beyince. She shared her experience in her memoir, Matriarch, urging women not to neglect regular screenings and highlighting the importance of early detection. Her case also reflects a broader trend of delayed cancer screenings during the pandemic, though recent data shows no significant increase in late-stage diagnoses or cancer deaths.