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<\/p>\nChris Evert was given the all-clear in January but the cancer has returned <\/p>\n
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Chris Evert has announced her cancer has returned and she will undergo another round of chemotherapy.<\/p>\n
The 18-time grand slam champion revealed in January 2022 she had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer following a preventive hysterectomy.<\/p>\n
Evert had learned she had a significantly increased risk of developing cancer after her sister, Jeanne, died of the same disease in 2020.<\/p>\n
Evert, 68, was given the all-clear in January and was told there was a 90 per cent chance the cancer would not return, but that has not proved to be the case.<\/p>\n
In a statement released through ESPN, for whom she works as a pundit, Evert said: \u201cSince I was first diagnosed with cancer two years ago, I\u2019ve been very open about my experience.<\/p>\n
\u201cI wanted to give all of you an update. My cancer is back. While this is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear, I once again feel fortunate that it was caught early.<\/p>\n
\u201cBased on a PET CT scan, I underwent another robotic surgery this past week. Doctors found cancer cells in the same pelvic region. All cells were removed, and I have begun another round of chemotherapy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Evert will not be working at the Australian Open while she undergoes treatment but said she would be \u201cready for the rest of the grand slam season\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cI encourage everyone to know your family history and advocate for yourself,\u201d she added. \u201cEarly detection saves lives. Be thankful for your health this holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n