Unarguably one of the greatest footballers of all time, Pele has been in the hospital for a few days. Though his daughter earlier said that there is no emergency situation, his condition at present is said to have deteriorated. As per the latest reports, Pele is no longer responding to chemotherapy for bowel cancer, and has been moved to 'palliative care'. Pele was taken to the hospital to re-evaluate his cancer treatment but was diagnosed with a lung infection. It was in 2021 that Pele had a tumour removed from his colon. Since then, he has been coming to the hospital regularly.
Brazil Icon Pele Moved To Palliative Care, Not Responding To Chemotherapy: Report
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Brazil football legend Pele is reportedly not responding to chemotherapy and has been moved to the palliative care unit.
On Tuesday, Pele's daughter had said: "Lots of alarm in the media today concerning my dad's health. He is in the hospital regulating medication. There is no emergency or new dire prediction. I will be there for New Year's and promise to post some pictures."
A number of footballers and well-wishers, like Kylian Mbappe, have also put in messages for Pele on social media after coming to know that the has been moved to 'palliative care'.
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