Serena Williams is on the street to restoration after having a process achieved to take away a branchial cyst that was “the dimensions of a small grapefruit” from her neck. In a video that she posted to social media, Williams revealed that the cyst was efficiently eliminated and “all is OK.”
Within the submit, Williams revealed that she found a lump on her neck again in Might, and had an MRI carried out shortly after. She was knowledgeable that she did not have to get it eliminated instantly, however Williams said that “it stored rising.”
Extra testing of the cyst revealed that it was unfavorable for most cancers, however her medical doctors knowledgeable Williams that she ought to get the cyst eliminated.
“So that is me eradicating it. I’m feeling so grateful, and lucky all the pieces labored out, and most of all I am wholesome,” William stated in a video.
William additionally posted that she is “nonetheless recovering, however getting higher. Well being at all times comes first.”
Williams, 43, introduced her retirement from skilled tennis in September 2022, which got here shortly earlier than competing on the 2022 US Open. The 2022 US Open ended up being her ultimate Grand Slam match.
Over time, Williams secured 23 Grand Slam titles in singles competitors, which was essentially the most of any girl. She additionally gained 14 Grand Slam doubles titles along with her sister, Venus. Williams’ ultimate Grand slam singles title got here when she gained the 2017 Australian Open.
