Syracuse senior guard Tiana Mangakahia has been diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer, Mangakahiau200b announced in a release on Monday.
In a statement published on the school website, Mangakahia revealed that she was diagnosed on June 18 after undergoing various tests and a biopsy in the weeks prior. Mangakahia added that she will begin chemotherapy this week and undergo surgery after treatment.
"I know this will be tough, but I will get through it," Mangakahia said in the statement. "This is just the beginning for me, and I will come out stronger. I have much more to accomplish and I hope to inspire others to overcome their own adversity just like I know I will.