Randy Moss Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis
Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis
Randy Moss has opened up for the first time about his cancer diagnosis and treatment. On Friday, Dec. 13, the 47-year-old former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and current ESPN analyst shared his story in an Instagram Live session from his home, where he appeared using a cane for support.
Moss revealed that he sought medical attention after noticing his urine was discolored, leading to a diagnosis of cancer in the bile duct located between his pancreas and liver. “They found it in the bile duct right between the pancreas and the liver, and that the cancer was sitting right outside the bile duct,” Moss explained.
The NFL legend disclosed that he underwent the first of several surgeries on Thanksgiving to have a stent inserted into his liver. On Dec. 7, Moss endured a six-hour Whipple procedure, a complex surgery often used to treat tumors and conditions in the pancreas, bile ducts, and small intestine. He spent six days in the hospital following the operation and expressed gratitude to the doctors and nurses in Charlotte, N.C., who cared for him.
Moss revealed he will continue his recovery with chemotherapy and radiation. He used the opportunity to encourage others, particularly Black men, to prioritize regular cancer screenings. “By the grace of God, my liver started acting up,” Moss said, reflecting on how fortunate he was to catch the condition early. “I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was.”
Moss has taken a leave of absence from his role at ESPN, with the network voicing its full support for his recovery. “For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating Countdown with his insight and passion,” ESPN said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready.”
During his Instagram Live, Moss shared his hope of returning to broadcasting and announced plans to launch a new fundraiser featuring “Let’s Moss Cancer” t-shirts, with some proceeds benefiting cancer research.
Earlier this week, Moss’s son, Thaddeus, criticized sports journalist Larry Fitzgerald Sr. for publicly sharing details about his father’s diagnosis before Moss himself had disclosed it.
Moss, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, enjoyed a remarkable 14-year NFL career, playing for teams such as the Vikings, Oakland Raiders, and New England Patriots. He holds multiple records, including the second-most touchdown receptions in NFL history (156) and the single-season touchdown reception record (23), which he achieved in 2007 with the Patriots.
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