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Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 45, reveals breast cancer diagnosis

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Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s Monyetta Shaw-Carter revealed she is battling breast cancer.

In November 2024, the reality television personality, aged 45 at the time, shared that they had been diagnosed with early-stage invasive ductal carcinoma.

‘I had a biopsy about 10 years ago and it came back benign,’ she told People.

Last September, I decided to perform a self-examination on my left breast since I experienced an unusual feeling that I couldn’t clearly explain.

It was an entirely unfamiliar sensation, as if my body was signaling a potential problem.

She found the lump in her breast just one month after her annual mammogram. 

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Monyetta was diagnosed with stage 1 cancer in November 2024

Following her lumpectomy in January and completing sixteen sessions of radiation therapy, she signaled the conclusion of her treatment by ringing the bell on May 2nd.

Given that I detected the cancer at an early stage, I’ll be around for my children,” she emphasized. “Regular and early screenings are indispensable in ensuring your future. After all, they’re worth protecting.

The wellbeing we have is priceless, and I can never express enough gratitude for the remarkable medical professionals who take care of us. These individuals truly embody heroism.

Monyetta completed her treatment last month and is thrilled that part of her life is over. 

She remarked that the instant when her doctors phoned with the news of her having cancer was undeniably one of the toughest and most frightening experiences she’s ever encountered.

She said, “Everything seemed to pause around me, my heart sank, I felt fearful, enraged, and simply unable to feel anything.

Initially, I, a fervent admirer, pondered undergoing a double mastectomy; however, as fate would have it, my test results merely necessitated a lumpectomy instead.

Shaw-Carter emphasized that she feels compelled to relate this tale, hoping it encourages others not to disregard their intuition. (Informal)

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Shaw-Carter expressed that she can’t help but share this story, aiming to motivate others to take their instincts seriously. (More formal)

‘Our body speaks to us and when it does we have to listen. It can be a matter of life or death.’

Moynetta derived support from her spouse, Heath Carter, yet felt it necessary to inform her former fiance, the singer Ne-Yo, with whom she has a 14-year-old daughter Maddie and a 13-year-old son Mason.

On the occasion of Maddie’s birthday, it was at a bowling alley where my husband, Ne-Yo, Maddie, and Mason, along with some of Maddie’s friends, were all gathered, as she herself confirmed.

The children were chatting, frolicking, and bowling, and we pulled Ne-Yo aside to share some information with him. His reaction made it clear; the surprise he displayed spoke volumes. He responded incredibly positively to the news.

Ne-Yo consistently demonstrated his support and concern towards me, constantly checking on my wellbeing and reassuring me. He would say something like, “Don’t worry, you’ll conquer this challenge.

Apart from her, she received considerable backing from her fellow stars on The Real Housewives of Atlanta – notably Kandi Burruss.

As soon as I shared the news with Kandi, her response was, “Wow, how can I help?” She has shown nothing but exceptional support since then.

She dropped by, delivering, something massive, similar to what she is, and my other friends are trying to outdo each other by sending me the largest bouquets of flowers.

Sheree Whitfield has also been a lot of support for Moynetta during her illness.

She exclaimed with surprise, “Wow, girl, I can hardly believe it! Let me quickly verify my own as well.”

She expressed astonishment, “Gosh, really? That’s amazing! Allow me a moment to double-check mine too.

She expressed that the girls have given her significant backing, and since none of them seem to be aware yet, she anticipates receiving phone calls from them shortly.

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2025-06-01 23:03

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