Bayern Munich Goalkeeper Mala Grohs Opens Up About Rare Cancer Recovery

The 23-year-old shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and mental challenges as she works toward returning to top-level competition.

Mala Grohs, FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper, revealed details of her rare cancer diagnosis involving her tonsils and lymph nodes, which she made public in November 2024.
Grohs underwent surgery in December 2024 and returned to training by mid-January 2025, surpassing her expectations for physical recovery.
The goalkeeper highlighted the significant mental challenges of resuming training and team dynamics, describing it as different from recovering from a typical injury.
She has played for Bayern's second team in the 2nd Bundesliga and aims to return to the first team this season, despite competition for her position.
Grohs, whose cancer type affects only 300 people worldwide, expressed gratitude for continued support from FC Bayern and the national team, with her club extending her contract until 2026.