Tennis legend Evert says 'relentless' cancer has returned
Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
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"This past weekend, after undergoing CT and PET scans, I learned that my ovarian cancer has returned."
— Chris Evert , Celebrity
"My friend Chrissie is a champion of champions and as such she will slay this monster again."
— Martina Navratilova , Athlete
"Our thoughts are with our ESPN tennis colleague Chris Evert as she deals with this personal health issue."
— Mike McQuade , Executive
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Former Wimbledon champion Chris Evert says her "relentless" cancer has returned for a third time.
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