Mayo Clinic physician weighs in on Randy Moss’ most cancers announcement
Mayo Clinic doctor weighs in on Randy Moss’ cancer announcement
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MINNEAPOLIS — After saying that he was stepping away from broadcasting earlier this month, NFL Corridor of Fame broad receiver Randy Moss knowledgeable followers Friday that he has been recognized with most cancers.
In an Instagram livestream Friday afternoon, Moss instructed followers nervous about his well being that he is a “most cancers survivor.” He disclosed that he spent six days within the hospital and underwent surgical procedure. He thanked his crew of docs and all those that prayed for him.
“I’m a most cancers survivor,” Moss stated. “Some attempting occasions, however we made it by.”
Moss stated docs discovered most cancers within the bile duct “proper between the pancreas and the liver.”
“I did not suppose I might ever be on this place, as wholesome as I believed I used to be,” he stated.
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Moss, 47, stepped away from his broadcasting role at ESPN earlier this month, with the community citing a “private well being problem” as the explanation.
The Minnesota Vikings legend first revealed his health issues to followers on Instagram on Dec. 1, saying he “has been battling one thing inner” and asking for prayers.
Since then, Moss has obtained an outpouring of assist from media colleagues, former gamers and the Vikings organization.
“I simply wish to, on behalf of the entire Minnesota Vikings group, simply ship him our effectively needs and assist,” Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell stated. “We love Randy and know our fanbase feels the identical approach.”
Moss performed 14 seasons within the league with the Vikings, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers and is fourth all-time in receiving yards (15,292) and second in receiving touchdowns (156). He retired in 2012, joined ESPN in 2016 and entered the Professional Soccer Corridor of Fame in 2018.
Anthony Bettin is an internet producer at CBS Minnesota. He primarily covers breaking information and sports activities, with a deal with the Minnesota Vikings.
