Understanding the Impact: Chris Evert's Battle with Ovarian Cancer

Tennis legend Chris Evert announced the return of her ovarian cancer in a statement Friday.

The tennis Hall of Famer and on-air ESPN announcer was,

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First diagnosed with an early stage of ovarian cancer 2 years ago.

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She announced that she was cancer-free in January.

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“My cancer is back,” Evert, 68, said in a statement shared by ESPN,

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“While this is a diagnosis I never wanted to hear,

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I once again feel fortunate that it was caught early.”

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Cancer cells were found in the same pelvic region as her previous diagnosis, Evert shared,

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Including, that all the cells were removed and she began another round of chemotherapy.

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Evert will not be joining her colleagues in Melbourne to cover the Australian Open.

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“But I’ll be ready for the rest of the Grand Slam season!

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I encourage everyone to know your family history and

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Advocate for yourself,” Evert said. “Early detection saves lives.”

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