The martial artist was diagnosed with the ailment about six years ago.
TheMzansiswimmer bagged a silver medal in the breaststroke and has made the country really proud.
Many of her followers and many in the sporting fraternity are now sending their messages of support.
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Jorge Fonseca celebrating his Tokyo 2020 Olympics this summer after beating Shady El Nahas. Image: Franck Fife/AFPSource: Getty Images
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