Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier says she’s been undergoing treatment for breast cancer

SPOKANE, Wash.– Gonzaga coach Lisa Fortier revealed Tuesday that she has actually been going through treatment for breast cancer however means on training the upcoming season.

Fortier made the statement on Gonzaga’s social networks pages and stated she was very first detected in February, a little over a month before the Bulldogs made a go to the Sugary food 16 of the NCAA Competition.

” On Feb. 6 we learnt that I had breast cancer. It was extremely unanticipated for our group and for our household. However at that time were right in the middle of a really legendary season and it takes a while to determine what to do next when you hear something like that, that type of news,” Fortier stated in the video.

She included that when the Zags’ season ended with a loss to Texas, the focus ended up being the prepare for her treatment. Fortier stated she went through surgical treatment in April and treatment through the summertime, and took an action back from her tasks as head coach throughout that group to concentrate on her health.

Fortier stated she was detected with Phase 2-3 breast cancer and it had actually infected her lymph nodes.

” As soon as you overcome the shock, it does not take you long to understand simply the stunning life that we get to live. We just get among them and you do not have control over all parts of it so it’s truly essential to enjoy your individuals well and not let life pass you by,” Fortier stated.

Fortier will start her 11th season as Gonzaga’s head coach. She is 265-63 in her profession.