Randy Moss Reveals Cancer Diagnosis And Whipple Procedure

The former Minnesota Vikings receiver, who now works as an ESPN analyst, said he first became alarmed when he realized his urine was discolored. Doctors then revealed to Moss that he has cancer.

Randy Moss revealed details of his cancer

“So I did have cancer,” Moss said in his Instagram Live. “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.”

The 47-year-old analyst revealed that he first underwent surgery on Thanksgiving day as doctors inserted a stent into his liver.

What is a Whipple procedure?

He also said he later underwent a Whipple procedure, an operation which aims to treat tumors and other problems found in the pancreas, small intestine and bile ducts, per the Mayo Clinic.

Despite the challenging time, Moss is still showing gratitude.

“It was a trying week, a trying time. So once again, I thank you all,” he said while specifically showing love to the doctors and nurses who have been taking care of him in Charlotte, North Carolina. “Thank you and your team nursing me back to health and getting me back here with my family.”

Moss also expressed relief while telling his supporters that his condition is improving.

“By the grace of God, my liver started acting up,” he said. “I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was.”

The hall-of-famer continues to get a massive outpouring of love from his fans, colleagues and many other close supporters.

“For nearly a decade, Randy has been an invaluable member of the team, consistently elevating Countdown with his insight and passion. He has ESPN’s full support, and we look forward to welcoming him back when he is ready,” the network stated, per People magazine.