Corey Pavin’s Wife Returns for Cancer Treatment

Professional golfer Corey Pavin recently shared that his wife, Lisa, needs to return to the hospital for cancer treatments as her previous bout with the disease “never went away completely.”

The 1995 US Open champion had announced in February that Lisa, 52, had completed her last round of chemotherapy. However, on Tuesday, Pavin updated fans via social media, stating that she will now undergo additional cell-based gene therapy treatment.

While neither Pavin nor Lisa have disclosed the specific type of cancer she is currently facing, Pavin noted that seven months ago, he had mentioned on Instagram that Lisa had finished her chemotherapy. He later revealed that they discovered a couple of months ago that her cancer had not fully resolved.

Despite the challenging news, Pavin appears hopeful. He mentioned in his post that after multiple visits to The Mayo Clinic, today is the day for Lisa’s CAR-T infusion, expressing a positive sentiment: “We are hoping and praying that this will kick her cancer’s a–!”

Pavin acknowledged the emotional and physical strain of dealing with such a serious illness, complimenting Lisa on her strength, and expressed immense gratitude to the doctors and the support network around them.

He thank the medical staff at The Mayo Clinic for their dedication, stating, “A heartfelt thank you for your care and empathy.” Pavin also extended thanks to Lisa’s friends for their prayers and support, which he emphasized has been incredibly helpful.

The responses to his post have been overwhelmingly supportive, with followers, including former athletes like Troy Aikman, Kenny Lofton, and Teemu Selanne, offering prayers and encouraging words.

Even amidst these personal challenges, Pavin has continued to engage in his passion for golfing. Last month, he participated in the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, finishing 21 strokes behind the winner, Zach Johnson.