soccer star, Pele receives palliative careAfter chemotherapy stopped giving expected results while battling colon cancer, Brazilian media such as the newspaper reported “Folha de S. Paulo” This Saturday.
Pele, 82 years old, Regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, he was taken to hospital on Tuesday to be re-evaluated for his cancer treatment, and was later diagnosed with a respiratory infection, according to medical reports.
Director and Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo, They did not answer immediately to requests for comment.
A medical report issued on Friday stated that Pele had an adequate response to treatment On antibiotics and in stable condition “with a general improvement in health”.
removed Colon tumor In September 2021 and it was Receiving treatment in the hospital Regularly.
Newspaper “Folha de S. Paulo” reported it Chemotherapy is stopped And that Pele was under palliative care, treated only for symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath.
The newspaper also said that he has a general swelling and heart problems when he was hospitalized earlier this week, as previously reported by ESPN.
Pele said in an Instagram post on Thursday that he was in hospital with an illness monthly visit He thanked his followers for the positive messages he received.
The former striker posted for Brazil, Santos and New York Cosmos An image of his face projected onto a building in Qatarwhere the World Cup tournament is taking place, along with a message that reads, “Get well soon.”
Brazilian fans displayed a banner with the same message at Lusail Stadium on Friday, ahead of Brazil’s defeat. Brazil vs Cameroon 1-0.
What palliative care does Pele receive?
The American Cancer Society indicates that palliative care is an approach to caring for people with this condition You have serious illnesses, such as cancer.
areas of palliative care in improving the quality of life Helping patients deal with symptoms of serious illnesses and side effects of treatment.
It is designed for the healthcare team to help people with a serious illness To live as much as possible for as long as possible.
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