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Randy Moss cancer treatment: NFL Hall of Fame member has six-hour operation

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss has announced that he is undergoing treatment for cancer.

Moss, 47, said on Instagram Live that he underwent a six-hour operation to remove the cancerous mass from the bile duct between the liver and pancreas and will now undergo radiation and chemotherapy.

“I didn’t think I’d be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I would be,” said Moss, who has 156 touchdown catches — second most in NFL history behind Jerry Rice. ).

“I’m a cancer survivor. There were some hard times, but we got through it.

“Yeah, it’s going to be a tough road with some chemo and radiation, but, like I said, man, I’m good.”

Moss, who now works as an analyst for ESPN, is best known for his first of two stints with the Vikings from 1998 to 2004.

He was selected to the Pro Bowl five times six times during this period, but also found success with the New England Patriots (2007-10), setting an NFL season record with 23 touchdown receptions in 2007 .

On December 6, Moss resigned from his position as an analyst for ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown. The cancer cells were discovered following surgery last November to implant a stent in his liver.

He told viewers: “As soon as I’m healthy (enough) to be back with my teammates, I’ll be back on set. Hopefully I’ll be with you guys soon. My goal is to be back on set with my team.” on television.”

Moss caught 982 passes for 15,292 yards and 156 touchdowns in 218 career games during his 14-year NFL career.

He also played for the then-Oakland Raiders (2005-06), Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers (2012), and was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 2018.

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