The nine-time Wimbledon winner, tennis legend Martina Navratilova, who is battling against cancer, is embarking on a grueling course of radiotherapy to beat the disease.

On being asked about her schedule she gave details about her grueling schedule over the last five days, consisting of scores of interviews, several flights, and missed nights' sleep. Though she had been diagnosed with breast cancer, yet she appears upbeat and seems buzzing with health.

When she was asked about her reason for going public about her disease, she shared that she wanted to save lives by telling women to go for the test, and be vigilant.

She said, “I need to pace myself – I don't want [the illness] coming back because I got so stressed trying to raise awareness. Sometimes things bunch up and get out of control, as it has this week, but I have a vacation coming”.

She is presently in the U. K. where she had been invited by the gay rights organization Stonewall. A keynote speech was delivered by her at its annual dinner and auction.

Even, singer Sonique was diagnosed with grade 3 breast cancer and has just finished her last session of radiotherapy after a year-long battle.