Ex-England batter Wilson-Rowe diagnosed with cancer

Susie Wilson-Rowe, a former England and Kent batter, has been given a stage four lung cancer diagnosis.

The 38-year-old claims that her spine and lymph nodes have already been affected by the uncommon form of non-small cell lung cancer Exon 20.

Wilson-Rowe, who made 23 T20 appearances for England, was diagnosed earlier this year while taking maternity leave following the birth of her son Zach, citing “struggling with months of pain” in her ribs and scapula area.

Wilson-Rowe claimed that she began to struggle to cough, sneeze, and lift her son and occasionally struggled to breathe as a result of the pain she felt.

Initial thought it was a muscle strain, but later tests and X-rays revealed a tumor that had spread to her left lung.

According to the statement, she is currently receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy, which have been “successful so far.”

Some funds will go to the Exon 20 Group, a charity that conducts research on treatments specific to this type of lung cancer, while others will go to Kent to raise money to pay for Wilson-Rowe’s ongoing care and treatment.

In her strength, kindness, and unwavering drive, Simmons, the statement read, “She has given so much to cricket as a player, coach, mentor, and friend, and she has inspired countless others.”

Wilson-Rowe, who came through the club’s path, made 79 appearances for Kent over the course of her career.

Between 2006 and 2012, she won the women’s county championship five times, as well as the 2011 National Women’s T20 competition.

Wilson-Rowe, who was born in London, played hockey for Surrey for two seasons before initially leaving the sport in 2015. In 2020, Wilson-Rowe joined the team that won the T20 South East Group and Women’s London Championship.