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Wed Sep 7, 2022, 06:44 PM Sep 2022

Sister's death from ovarian cancer led to early detection for tennis legend Chris Evert.

Chris Evert dominated women's tennis in the 1970s and 80s. Her win-loss record in singles play is the best of any pro player, male or female, in history. But her toughest match was taking on ovarian cancer, often known as ”the silent killer.” Evert joined Amna Nawaz for a discussion about her journey, her health and what's ahead.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/sisters-death-from-ovarian-cancer-led-to-early-detection-for-tennis-legend-chris-evert

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Taking birth control pills can cut risk in half! (Heard in interview.)

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