NFL legend and ESPN analyst Randy Moss revealed on an Instagram livestream on Friday that he was recognized with most cancers.
The previous Vikings nice says medical doctors detected most cancers in his bile duct between the pancreas and liver. Moss underwent surgical procedure to take away the illness and remained hospitalized for six days earlier than his launch.
“I’m a most cancers survivor,” Moss stated. “Some making an attempt occasions, however we made it by.”
Moss praised the physicians who operated on him and the followers who prayed for him.
“I didn’t suppose I might ever be on this place, as wholesome as I assumed I used to be.”
Concern grew over Moss’s well being scenario earlier this month after he appeared on ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown sporting sun shades. On December 1, Moss stepped away from his duties on ESPN’s flagship Sunday morning NFL present.
“As quickly as I get wholesome to get again out with guys, I will likely be on set. … Hopefully I could be with you guys quickly,” Moss stated. “My purpose is to get again on tv with my group.”
On December 6, ESPN revealed that Moss was battling a well being concern.
“(Moss) briefly addressed the matter initially of the present on Dec. 1. For practically a decade, Randy has been a useful member of the group, constantly elevating ‘Countdown’ together with his perception and fervour. He has ESPN’s full assist, and we look ahead to welcoming him again when he’s prepared,”
Moss revealed the wrestle with well being points final week.
“I simply wished to let the viewers know that me and my spouse and my household are battling one thing internally. I’ve some nice medical doctors round me. I couldn’t miss the present. I wished to be right here with you guys,” Moss stated in his return to Sunday NFL Countdown.
“I really feel nice. However in case you see me with these ‘Michigan turnover glasses’ that I’ve on, it’s not being disrespectful as a result of I’m on tv. It’s as a result of I’m battling one thing. I would like all of the prayer warriors. God bless you all. Thanks for the prayers.”
Moss performed for the Vikings, Raiders, Patriots, 49ers, and Titans in his 14-year NFL profession. Throughout that point, he accounted for 156 landing catches and nonetheless holds the file for landing catches in a single season (23 touchdowns in 2007).
The Related Press contributed to this report.
