NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss announced that he has been battling a cancer found outside of his bile duct between his pancreas and liver.
Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss said Friday he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery.
In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his"prayer warriors" for their support. Moss said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver. He said he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a 6-hour procedure about a week ago to remove the cancer. He said he was hospitalized for six days and released on Friday.
The surgery was a Whipple procedure, Moss said. The operation involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct, according to the Mayo Clinic.Moss said he will undergo radiation and chemotherapy. "All the prayers, the well wishes, I really felt that, my family felt that," Moss said, wearing a hoodie with the words"Team Moss.""As soon as I get healthy to get back out with guys, I will be on set. ... Hopefully I can be with you guys soon," Moss said.Moss wore a gray hoodie with the words"Team Moss" and asked for donations on his website, saying the money would go primarily toward cancer research.
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