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Ryne Sandberg Offers New Update on Ongoing Cancer Battle

Undergoing frequent treatment, he remains determined to embrace every moment with his family as he cheers on the Cubs in the season’s second half.

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 01: Hall of Fame player and former Chicago Cubs Ryne Sandberg looks on before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on April 01, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Sandberg announced on July 16 that he is undergoing regular, intensified treatment after his metastatic prostate cancer returned and spread last December.
  • He issued the update in a letter shared on Instagram and with Marquee Sports Network to keep fans informed of his health status.
  • He said that while he has visited Wrigley Field less than he hoped, he watches every game and is excited to see the Cubs energize the second half of their season.
  • He emphasized gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans, former teammates and the broader baseball community.
  • Since first revealing his diagnosis in January 2024 and declaring himself cancer-free in August, Sandberg has documented his treatment journey to raise prostate cancer awareness.