Pele, the Brazilian football legend, has reportedly been placed in palliative care after failing to respond to chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer. Pele was admitted to the hospital on November 29th, according to medical reports; doctors wanted to re-evaluate the football legend’s cancer treatment. He was later diagnosed with a respiratory infection.
According to the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S. Paulo, the 82-year-old football legend was no longer responding to chemotherapy and was placed in palliative care. According to reports, Pele will only be treated for symptoms such as shortness of breath and pain.
According to a medical report released on December 2, Pele responded well to antibiotic treatment and his health improved “generally.” Pele’s colon tumor was removed in September 2021. He has been receiving hospital treatment on a regular basis since then.
Pele stated on December 1 on Instagram that he was at the hospital for a “monthly” check-up. He also posted a photo of his face projected on a building in Qatar, the host country of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with the message, “Get well soon.”
On December 2, Brazilian fans displayed a sign with the same message at Lusail Stadium. Pele is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players in history.
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Who exactly is Pele?
Pele is a football legend from Brazil. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
Why is Pele making headlines?
Pele was reportedly transferred to palliative care after his chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer failed.
