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In an appearance on Instagram Live, Moss, aided
by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked
his “prayer warriors” for their support.
Moss said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between
his pancreas and liver. He said he had surgery to put a stent in
his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a 6-hour procedure
about a week ago to remove the cancer. He said he was
hospitalized for six days and released on Friday.
The surgery was a Whipple procedure, Moss said. The operation
involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small
intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct, according to the
Mayo Clinic.
“I didn't think I would ever be in a position like this, as
healthy as I thought I was,” Moss said.
Moss said he will undergo radiation and chemotherapy.
“All the prayers, the well wishes, I really felt that, my family
felt that,” Moss said, wearing a hoodie with the words “Team
Moss.”
Moss stepped away from his role as an analyst on ESPN's “Sunday
NFL Countdown” on Dec. 6.
“As soon as I get healthy to get back out with guys, I will be
on set. ... Hopefully I can be with you guys soon,” Moss said.
“My goal is to get back on television with my team.”
Moss wore a gray hoodie with the words “Team Moss” and asked for
donations on his website, saying the money would go primarily
toward cancer research.
The 47-year-old Moss was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018
after playing 14 seasons with the Minnesota Vikings (1998-2004,
2010), Oakland Raiders (2005-06), New England Patriots
(2007-10), Tennessee Titans (2010) and San Francisco 49ers
(2012).
Moss is second in NFL history with 156 touchdown catches and had
an NFL-record 23 TD receptions in 2007 for the Patriots.
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