Overview

• 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.