Patriots Legend Randy Moss Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis

New England Patriots legend Randy Moss revealed he is being treated for cancer and recovering from major surgery.

Concern grew for Moss when he revealed on “Sunday NFL Countdown” on Dec. 1 that he was battling something health-related. Days later, ESPN announced the 47-year-old would be taking a leave of absence from broadcasting.

In an appearance on Instagram Live on Friday, Moss, aided by a cane, introduced himself as a cancer survivor and thanked his “prayer warriors” for their support, per Zach Allen of the Associated Press.

“Moss said a cancerous mass was found in his bile duct, between his pancreas and liver,” Allen wrote. “He said he had surgery to put a stent in his liver on Thanksgiving and then underwent a six-hour procedure about a week ago to remove the cancer. He said he was hospitalized for six days and released on Friday.”

The Pro Football Hall of Famer revealed he underwent a Whipple procedure, which involves removing the head of the pancreas, part of the small intestine, the gallbladder and the bile duct.

“I didn’t think I would ever be in a position like this, as healthy as I thought I was,” Moss said, per AP.

Moss said he would undergo radiation and chemotherapy and continued to thank the fans for their prayers and support. The ESPN NFL analyst noted his goal is to get back on television. The former All-Pro wide receiver, while wearing a “Team Moss” hoodie, requested donations on his website, saying the money would go primarily toward cancer research.