Tina Knowles Reveals Why She’s Begging Fans to Get Mammograms

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News (1 / 1) 03.05.2026 23:56 / Simo

Tina Knowles stunned audiences at the 2026 L.A. Times Festival of Books with candid revelations about her recent health journey, urging women to take screenings seriously — and sharing how the experience reshaped her life. Read on to discover the full story!

A Wake-Up Call

Tina, 72, said she missed two mammograms before doctors diagnosed her with stage 1 breast cancer in her left breast in July 2024. She described it as a "miracle" that it was found early and used the moment to press the importance of regular screening.

Family Strength

Working on her memoir Matriarch at the time, Tina leaned on daughters Beyoncé, 44, and Solange, 39. She recalled Beyoncé staying positive and focused, while Solange reassured her, "Mom, we are going to take care of this."