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Music Mogul's Cancer Shock: He Knew the Signs
1 Jul
Summary
- Mathew Knowles recognized his male breast cancer symptoms early.
- He previously sold mammography equipment, aiding his awareness.
- Knowles underwent a successful mastectomy for Stage 1A cancer.
Music executive Mathew Knowles shared his personal journey with breast cancer, diagnosed in 2019. Knowles revealed on the podcast *Outlaws with T.S. Madison* that his past career selling mammography equipment equipped him with crucial knowledge about the disease. This awareness allowed him to identify his own symptoms, including chest discharge, which prompted him to seek medical attention. He reportedly became the first male patient to request a mammogram from his doctor, leading to the early detection of his condition. Knowles was found to have Stage 1A breast cancer and a BRCA2 gene mutation. He underwent a surgical mastectomy, successfully removing the cancerous cells and completing his treatment.
