Tennis legend Chris Evert says she has ovarian cancer for the 3rd time. It's not as rare as it sounds.

Former tennis star Chris Evert says that her ovarian cancer has returned, marking her third bout with the disease, she wrote Thursday in an Instagram post. The retired player turned sports commentator, now 71, said that she will step back from professional tournaments and focus on her health while undergoing treatment for ovarian cancer.

Initially diagnosed in 2021, Evert has already received successful treatment for ovarian cancer twice. But CT and PET scans she received over the weekend showed that the cancer had returned, Evert wrote.

"I have already undergone surgery as the first step in my treatment and recovery, and will begin chemotherapy in the coming weeks," she continued, adding that she will not attend Wimbledon or other work events "over the next few months" to focus on her health.

Evert described ovarian cancer as "relentless," but added that she intends to "stay optimistic."

https://health.yahoo.com/conditions/cancer/ovarian-cancer/article/tennis-legend-chris-evert-says-she-has-ovarian-cancer-for-the-3rd-time-its-not-as-rare-as-it-sounds-231204042.html