Randy Moss Opens Up About Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Journey

Former NFL star and current sports analyst Randy Moss has publicly shared his cancer diagnosis for the first time during an Instagram Live session on December 13. The 47-year-old former wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings revealed that he underwent surgery and spent nearly a week hospitalized.

Moss explained that he noticed discolored urine, prompting him to seek medical attention, which led to his cancer diagnosis. "So I did have cancer," he disclosed, stating that it was found in the bile duct, located between the pancreas and liver. 

He underwent his first surgery on Thanksgiving Day to insert a stent into his liver and later had a six-hour surgery on December 7. This procedure, known as a Whipple procedure, treats tumors and conditions affecting the pancreas, small intestine, and bile ducts. “It was a trying week, a trying time,” Moss reflected, expressing gratitude to the medical team in Charlotte, N.C., who cared for him.

Moss plans to follow up his surgery with radiation and chemotherapy and encouraged his followers, especially fellow Black men, to prioritize regular cancer screenings. “By the grace of God, my liver started acting up,” he shared, emphasizing that he never expected to face such a health challenge.

He also announced plans to launch a new line of t-shirts reading "Let's Moss Cancer" to raise funds for cancer research, stating, “My goal is to get back on that television with my team.”

Moss, who was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2018, played 14 seasons in the NFL and holds numerous records, including the second most touchdown catches in league history with 156. His former network, ESPN, has expressed full support for his recovery and anticipates his return when he is ready.