MANHATTAN - Kansas State women’s basketball coach Jeff Mittie's wife has been diagnosed with cancer.
On Thursday morning, coach Jeff Mittie reported through his social media account that his wife, Shanna, has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
"Shanna and I have been waiting until after she met with family, team, and staff to announce she has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The past month we have met with her medical team and we now have a treatment plan in place and are confident it is treatable and beatable."
"We are thankful for the people at KU Medical Center and their Women’s Cancer Center. As she faces this difficult challenge we appreciate everyone’s prayers and well wishes."
Mittie and his wife, Dr. Shanna Mittie, who is a native of Junction City, Kansas, and a graduate of Chapman High School, are the proud parents of three children, daughters Logan and Madison and son Jordan.