After her sister, Jeanne Evert, died of ovarian cancer in February 2020 at the age of 62, Chris was diagnosed with being at high risk for the same. After regular rounds of chemotherapy, she was finally declared cancer-free by the end of last year.
Ever since, the former Wimbledon champion has shared her struggles with keeping the disease at bay. In a recent first person article, the former World No. 1 shared her survival story. She spoke about being faced with tough choices, including weighing one’s options for “surveillance or surgery.” She also emphasized the importance of getting tested.
Chris Evert encouraged women to share their stories in the hope that they will help others.
The 68-year-old revealed that she still needed to recover and regain her strength and reminisced about her sister.
Chris Evert pays heartfelt tribute to her sister for being the inspiration in her fight against cancer
In the same article, Chris Evert paid a heartfelt tribute to her sister, Jeanne, whom she cites as the primary motivation for her treatment.
The 18-time Grand Slam champion reiterated that it is important for everyone to pay attention to their health and take timely action.
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