Journalist Mary Patrux announced on Instagram on Saturday, February 21, 2026, that her breast cancer has recurred. She learned of the relapse just before heading to Wimbledon in late June 2025, five years after her initial diagnosis in January 2020. Patrux underwent a rigorous treatment regimen of 4 EC and 12 Taxol chemotherapy sessions, which she completed, managing to retain her hair through the use of a cooling cap. Despite the demanding treatment, she continued to work throughout, emphasizing that working is her passion and she intends to return to her routine quickly. Her announcement has garnered supportive reactions from fellow journalists and public figures.