Randy Moss reveals battle with cancer, thanks fans for support

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Moss is out of the hospital after undergoing surgery, but still needs further treatment.

One week after announcing a leave of absence from ESPN due to a health issue, Randy Moss revealed on social media that he’s fighting, and beating, cancer.

Moss took to Instagram live to announce the diagnosis, telling his fans, “I’m a cancer survivor,” and thanking the ‘Prayer Warriors’ for their support. He was hospitalized for six days and was using a cane in his livestream.

The NFL great turned ESPN analyst noted that the cancer was found in the bile duct between his pancreas and liver. He underwent a Whipple Procedure, which lasted around six hours, to remove the cancerous mass.

“All the prayers, the well wishes, I really felt that, my family felt that,” Moss said. “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.”

While Moss is out of the hospital now, he still needs to undergo radiation and chemotherapy treatments.

Fans grew concerned about Moss’s health earlier in November when there appeared to be discoloration in his eyes while on ESPN’s pregame broadcast. The following week, Moss attended the show, but noted to fans that he was “going through something,” which required him to wear sunglasses on the broadcast.

Moss donned a hoodie with “Team Moss” written on it, and added “LET’S MOSS CANCER” on his X account, along with a link to his website featuring cancer awareness merch reading “We got Moss,” a play on his viral “You got Moss’d” segments on ESPN programming. Moss also included a donation link to help the fight against cancer.

Moss played four seasons with the Patriots as part of his Hall of Fame career. He broke the record for most touchdowns in a single season, recording 23 in his first season with New England.

Moss retired in 2012 after a 14-year career and was a first-ballot Hall of Fame inductee in 2018. He still remains a staple on NFL Sundays, beginning his broadcasting career shortly after hanging up his cleats.