Bad news from Pele
It has been revealed that the body of the legendary Brazilian soccer player Pelé did not respond to the chemotherapy he received for more than a year and he was taken to palliative care.
According to the news from Folha de Sao Paulo, one of the most established media outlets in Brazil, Pele has been reported to have undergone chemotherapy for colon cancer since September 2021. In the news, it was reported that at the hospital where the legendary soccer player said he went for routine check-ups on Tuesday, his body did not respond to chemotherapy and steps were taken to alleviate his pain and shortness of breath without being taken to intensive care. .
Palliative care is known as the type of care that is applied to reduce symptoms and improve the quality of life of patients who have to live with a serious illness and who have little chance of recovery.
PELE STATEMENT: I AM VERY HOPE
Meanwhile, it has been announced that Pelé’s health is stable and has not suffered any deterioration in the last 24 hours. In the statement from the Israel Albert Einstein Hospital, where Pelé was treated, it was indicated that he “has also responded well to the treatment of the respiratory tract infection in the last 24 hours, without worsening in his condition.”
Pelé also shared the hospital’s statement on his social media account with the following note: “My friends, I want to keep everyone calm and positive. I am strong, hopeful and applying my treatment as always. I want to thank the entire team from doctors and nurses for the care I have received. I have great faith in God and every message of love I receive from you all over the world keeps me energized.”
Cancer in the body of Pelé, 82, who has been receiving chemotherapy for more than a year, was found to have spread to his lungs, liver and intestines earlier this year. It was announced that Pelé was hospitalized for chemotherapy on November 29, an infection in his respiratory tract was detected, and his health was stable, with overall progress.
Shown as one of the best in football history, Pelé scored 12 goals in the World Cup organizations in which he participated on 4 occasions and played a prominent role in all 3 of Brazil’s World Cup victories. (AA)