Former US Open champion's wife undergoes gene therapy for cancer

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 17:14 · Archive

Corey Pavin revealed his wife Lisa's cancer did not fully respond to chemotherapy and she has begun CAR-T cell therapy treatment.

Former US Open golf champion Corey Pavin announced on Instagram that his wife Lisa's cancer did not fully respond to chemotherapy treatment. In February, Pavin had revealed Lisa completed her final round of chemotherapy. However, about two months ago, doctors discovered at the Mayo Clinic that the cancer had not completely disappeared.

Lisa, aged 52, underwent CAR-T cell therapy infusion at the Mayo Clinic on Tuesday. Pavin, 66, explained in his Instagram post that the couple were 'hoping and praying' the immunotherapy would 'kick her cancer's ass'. He did not disclose the specific type of cancer Lisa is battling.

Pavin praised his wife's response to her cancer journey. He described the emotional and physical toll of fighting cancer as 'immense' and said he was 'so proud of Lisa's courage, attitude and perseverance'. He thanked the doctors and nurses at the Mayo Clinic and acknowledged the support Lisa had received from friends and family. CAR-T therapy works by genetically modifying a person's T cells, a type of white blood cell, to activate the immune system to recognise and destroy certain cancers.

How it is being reported

• Former US Open golf champion Corey Pavin reveals wife's cancer never went away as she returns to hospital: 'Hoping and praying'The 1995 US Open winner announced on Instagram that she had to undergo a cell-based gene therapy as part of treatment. He has not disclosed the type of cancer Lisa is battling.Daily Mail Sport · 8 Oct, 17:02
• Former US Open champ reveals devastating update on wife’s cancer battleU.S. Open champion Corey Pavin shared that his wife Lisa’s cancer "never went away completely" after he previously revealed that she completed sixth and final chemo therapy treatment in February.New York Post · 7 Oct, 23:27

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