Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg Reveals Prostate Cancer Has Returned and Spread

Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg has shared the heartbreaking news that the prostate cancer he believed had been eradicated by radiation has returned and spread. The former Chicago Cubs star made the announcement on his Instagram account on Tuesday.

Earlier this year, Sandberg disclosed that he was battling metastatic prostate cancer. In August, he shared the positive news that he was cancer-free after undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments. However, in his recent post, Sandberg revealed that the cancer has relapsed and has now spread to other organs.

In his Instagram post, Sandberg wrote, “Unfortunately, we recently learned the cancer has relapsed and it has spread to other organs. This means that I’m back to more intensive treatment. We will continue to be positive, strong, and fight to beat this. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers for me and my family.”

Sandberg, a National League MVP in 1984 and a 10-time all-star, played 15 seasons for the Cubs from 1982 to 1997, accumulating 282 home runs and 344 stolen bases. After retiring as a player, he went on to manage the Philadelphia Phillies from 2013 to 2015.

This summer, the Cubs honored Sandberg by unveiling a statue of him outside Wrigley Field.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts expressed his support for Sandberg, stating, “Ryne is an inspiration to cancer survivors everywhere. I know all Cubs fans join my family and me in sending positive thoughts to Ryne and keeping him and his family in our prayers as he faces this next round of treatments to defeat cancer. Ryne has the heart and soul of a champion, and that will serve him well in this challenge.”