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Aimee Barrett-Theron steps down from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
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Aimee Barrett-Theron steps down from refereeing after breast cancer diagnosis
Leading female referee Aimee Barrett-Theron has paused her career to undergo treatment for breast cancer, with plans to return to officiating.
- Barrett-Theron, a 39-year-old South African referee, stood down after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
- She stated the cancer is treatable and that she is working with a specialist team to return to the field.
- Barrett-Theron urged others to perform self-checks and seek medical advice for unusual symptoms.
- South African Rugby Union president Mark Alexander said he is confident she will approach her treatment with determination.
TopicsBreast CancerWomen in SportsRugby RefereeingCancer TreatmentSouth African RugbyAimee Barrett-Theron
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