‘Unlucky’ Martina Navratilova Makes Worrying PTSD Admission as New York City Brings Traumatic Memories – ‘Been the Hardest Thing’

Three-time cancer survivor Martina Navratilova has been a fighter throughout her life. Whether it be giving her best to win a Grand Slam title or dealing with health concerns off the tennis court, she has always been steadfast in her approach. From time to time, she has shown the world that she is one of the toughest people who can overcome three life-threatening diagnoses.

Even after coming back stronger, cancer-free, and finally feeling well about herself, she is still processing a lot of things. Recently, the 59-time Grand Slam champion made a shocking admission regarding how she went through other health concerns while bringing back some traumatic New York memories.

Martina Navratilova talks about the hurdles she faced during her cancer journey

Earlier this year, the 66-year-old American tennis legend was diagnosed with throat and breast cancer, both at the same time. In a candid interview with Today, she opened up about how there were additional hurdles she faced during her journey to fight cancer, citing how her journey was not that easy.

She said, “They were two totally different cancers unrelated to the first one. I’m trying to figure out … am I that lucky or that unlucky? Physically, it’s been the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through. I almost get PTSD when I come to New York (because) several weeks of treatment were here.”

She also discussed how her stay in New York during her cancer treatment journey caused her to experience mental stress at the same time, which in turn added to her physical suffering. Along with that, she also talked about her screening days. When she literally realized she was just unlucky to deal with so many cancers. Subsequently, she also urged women to take care of themselves like they do for everyone else.

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Nevertheless, the Czech-American former player also talked about one of the biggest factors that helped her get through cancer treatment. Her best friend, Chris Evert, who has also fought cancer, was a constant support during Martina’s journey.

When Navratilova highlighted Evert’s support in her fight against cancer

Earlier this year, when the 66-year-old tennis veteran announced herself cancer-free in an interview with Piers Morgan, she talked about how her best friend’s cancer journey affected her. She revealed how Evert had a more dangerous diagnosis than her. Further, she talked about how having people who understand the edge of things with a positive mindset is very important, and the 68-year-old tennis star was just like that.

In addition, she also talked about how it was essential for her to surround herself with people who gave her the energy to do better and fight everyday. Moreover, she also mentioned how they were constantly connected over the phone and how both of them would speak to each other and try to stay positive.

Fortunately, both tennis players are now cancer-free living their lives to the fullest.

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