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Chris Evert Faces Third Ovarian Cancer Battle
27 Jun
Summary
- Chris Evert diagnosed with ovarian cancer for the third time.
- She carries a BRCA1 gene variant, increasing cancer risk.
- Evert aims to raise awareness for genetic testing and early detection.
Tennis icon Chris Evert has revealed her third diagnosis of ovarian cancer in June 2026, an announcement made on Instagram. This marks a continuation of her significant health journey since initially being diagnosed in 2021. Evert's battle is deeply personal, stemming from her sister Jeanne's death from the same disease in 2019.
Following her sister's diagnosis, Evert discovered she carried a pathogenic BRCA1 gene variant. This led to a preventive hysterectomy in December 2021, during which doctors found stage 1C ovarian cancer. She underwent chemotherapy and, in December 2022, a double mastectomy to mitigate breast cancer risk, receiving clear pathology results.
Her ovarian cancer recurred in December 2023, prompting another round of surgery and chemotherapy. Evert announced being cancer-free in July 2024, but the disease returned for a third time in June 2026. She has been open about her experiences, particularly in the documentary 'Chris & Martina: The Final Set,' aiming to advocate for genetic testing and early detection.
