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- Björn Borg, 69, disclosed in his memoir "Heartbeats" that he was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2023, necessitating surgery in 2024.
- He highlighted the psychological impact of his diagnosis, mentioning "sleeping cancer cells" and six-month check-ups.
- Borg stressed the need for early detection, urging men to get tested regularly to combat prostate cancer fatalities.
- He openly discussed his post-retirement struggles with addiction, including two near-fatal overdoses.
- Borg now prioritizes family time and is determined to fight his cancer with the same resolve he had in tennis.
