Corey Pavin reveals wife Lisa’s cancer ‘never went away completely’ months after her final chemotherapy session

Corey Pavin reveals wife Lisa’s cancer ‘never went away completely’ months after her final chemotherapy sessionFormer US Open champion Corey Pavin has revealed that his wife, Lisa Pavin, is receiving further cancer treatment after doctors found that her cancer had not completely gone away. Lisa, 52, began CAR-T cell therapy on Tuesday, October 6, following several visits to the Mayo Clinic over the past two months. Pavin, 66, shared the update on Instagram, saying he and his family were “hoping and praying” that the treatment would work. He has not revealed the type of cancer Lisa is battling.Corey Pavin shares Lisa Pavin’s cancer update and CAR-T treatment detailsPavin had shared encouraging news about Lisa’s treatment earlier this year. In February, he announced that she had completed her final round of chemotherapy, giving their family a reason to hope for better days ahead. However, the latest update shows that her fight against cancer is continuing.On Tuesday, Pavin explained that the cancer had not completely gone away, despite the earlier treatment. He also shared that Lisa had started CAR-T therapy after spending the past two months visiting the Mayo Clinic for medical care.“Seven plus months ago, I posted that @lisap0810 had her last chemotherapy,” Pavin wrote on Instagram. “We found out a couple months ago that her cancer never went away completely.“Over the last two months and after multiple visits to the Mayo Clinic, Lisa is getting her CAR-T infusion today. We are hoping and praying that this will kick her cancer’s a**!“The emotional and physical toll fighting cancer is immense, and I’m so proud of Lisa’s courage, attitude and perseverance! And much gratitude to all of Lisa’s friends who have reached out to her for your prayers and support which has helped more than you will ever know!”CAR-T therapy, short for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, is a form of immunotherapy. It uses a patient’s T cells, which are part of the immune system, to recognise and attack cancer cells. The treatment is used for certain types of cancer, although Pavin has not shared which type Lisa has.Along with his message, the former golfer posted several pictures of Lisa smiling in her hospital bed. Another image showed the couple embracing aboard a private jet. The photos accompanied his update on her treatment and his appreciation for the people who have supported their family.Corey Pavin and Lisa Pavin’s family life amid her cancer battleCorey and Lisa married in 2003 and have an 18-year-old daughter, Alexis. Despite the difficult period at home, the family recently marked an important moment as Alexis began college in California.In September, Pavin shared a picture of himself and Lisa dropping their daughter off ahead of her first day at college. His message showed how proud they were of her as she started this new chapter.“@alexispavin, tomorrow is your first day of college!! We are so proud of you and the young woman you have become!“We are sure you are going to thrive out in Cali. We will miss your love, wit, “charm”, and your unique (and wonderful) personality! And most of all, we will miss you. We love you more than you will ever know!”Pavin has also continued to compete in golf while Lisa undergoes treatment. Last month, he played in the Sanford International at Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He finished 21 shots behind the tournament’s eventual winner, Zach Johnson.The latest update has brought attention back to Lisa’s ongoing treatment, with Pavin sharing his hope that CAR-T therapy will help her fight the disease.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.