Randy Moss has announced that he has cancer and has undergone successful surgery. The Hall of Fame receiver explained his recent health scare on Instagram Live on Friday, saying he was in the hospital for six days and was released on Friday.
Calling himself a “cancer survivor” live, Moss said the surgery to remove the cancer cells was a success. During the live broadcast, Moss wore a “Team Moss” t-shirt and cap with a cancer ribbon instead of the letter “o”. Next to him on the couch was displayed other merchandise that Moss said was available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to cancer research.
ESPN announced last Friday that Moss would leave Sunday NFL Countdown indefinitely, where he has been an analyst since 2016. The network said the leave was for medical reasons, but did not elaborate.
Moss filled in some of those details on Friday, saying he was given a break in his liver on Thanksgiving due to a separate medical issue. While he was on a stint, Moss said doctors discovered cancer cells in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver.
Moss underwent a six-hour surgery in Charlotte this week to remove the cells. The operation, called the whipple procedure, is a complex operation that can have risks; But Moss said it was a success.
Moss also thanked his doctors, family and friends by name, and said he’s seen people’s prayers and get-well wishes on social media, including from his former teammates.
“I really felt it. My family felt it,” Moss said.