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Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
June 25, 2026 / 12:34 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Chris Evert's ovarian cancer has returned.
- She has already undergone surgery as the first step in her latest treatment.
- Chemotherapy will be part of her treatment in the coming weeks.
- Evert will miss Wimbledon this year and other professional commitments to focus on her health.
- She was initially diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December 2021 and announced being cancer-free in January 2023.
- The cancer had returned in December 2023 before this latest announcement.