Overview

• Tina Knowles was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer in July 2024 after missing a mammogram during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Doctors discovered two tumors during her delayed screening: one cancerous in her left breast and one benign in her right breast.
• She underwent surgery to remove the malignant tumor, along with a breast reduction, and is now cancer-free.
• Knowles credits the unwavering support of her daughters Beyoncé and Solange, as well as Kelly Rowland and niece Angie Beyincé, for helping her through treatment and recovery.
• Her memoir 'Matriarch,' released today, shares her health journey, family resilience, and call for timely cancer screenings, earning recognition as Oprah’s Book Club selection.