Chicago Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg says prostate cancer has returned, spread: ‘We will continue to be positive’ [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Hall of Famer and Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg said on social media Tuesday that his cancer has returned and spread.

Sandberg had said in August that he was cancer-free, after radiation treatments for metastatic prostate cancer.

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However, he posted Tuesday on Instagram that he had an update.

“Unfortunately, we recently learned the cancer has relapsed and it has spread to other organs,” he said. “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.”

The former second baseman announced in January he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer.

Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star during his 15 seasons for the Cubs from 1982 to 1997, amassing 282 home runs and 344 stolen bases. After his playing career, he served as manager of the …