Soccer-Brazil’s Pele back in hospital as tumour treatment continues
SAO PAULO, April 19 (Reuters) – Brazilian soccer wonderful Pele returned to clinic on Monday as he proceeds to receive treatment for cancer, Sao Paulo’s Albert Einstein clinic mentioned in a medical observe on Tuesday.
Edson Arantes do Nascimento’s scientific problem is great and secure, and he is probable to be discharged in the subsequent several days, doctors stated, using Pele’s complete name.
The 81-calendar year-previous had a tumour taken off from his colon in September 2021 and has given that been in and out of hospital for treatment on a frequent foundation.
Widely regarded 1 of the best footballers of all time, the former Santos, New York Cosmos and Brazil player has endured a collection of health challenges in modern several years, such as hip surgery that remaining him with recurring soreness and problems strolling unaided.
In February, Pele was admitted to clinic for a spherical of chemotherapy when a urinary infection was discovered, holding him in longer than was planned.
(Reporting by Peter Frontini and Gabriel Araujo Enhancing by Christopher Cushing)
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