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Björn Borg Says Prostate Cancer Is in Remission, Reveals Diagnosis in Forthcoming Memoir

He calls the disease extremely aggressive, with checkups now scheduled every six months.

Overview

  • Borg told the Associated Press his prostate cancer is in remission following a 2024 operation.
  • Troubling test results appeared in September 2023 around the Laver Cup, with a formal diagnosis confirmed after he returned to Sweden.
  • Surgery was performed in February 2024, and Borg said his most recent tests in August came back clear.
  • The memoir, Heartbeats, was written over about 2½ years with his wife Patricia and details his private health struggle.
  • Health revelations surfaced after Italian pre-sale listings; the book is due out Sept. 18 in the UK and Sept. 23 in the US.