Get well soon Randy

[farn]

I hope his surgery went well.

 

[ahmed]

I just found out on ESPN he has cancer and where in his body it is, and it broke my heart. I really really hope they caught it early and he pulls through.

 

[Boomer B]

God bless Randy. Beat cancer like you beat so many DB’s.

Randy Moss: "I am a cancer survivor"

Moss had Whipple procedure to treat bile duct cancer.

www.nbcsports.com

 

[Froob]

Sad man, this really sucks. Give em hell, Randy

 

[Patsgofor4]

Bile duct cancer is also called cholangiocarcinoma. It is the disease that killed Walter Payton, although his cancer was a complication of a long-standing bile duct condition. A Whipple procedure is a major operation and has a long road to recovery but mere fact that the hepatobiliary surgeon was willing to perform the operation indicates that the surgeon feels that Moss can be cured with the surgery and adjuvant chemoradiation.

If the cancer had spread to the extent that there was no chance for cure, the surgeon would not have done a Whipple. They would’ve simply placed a permanent/metal stent in his bile duct to keep it open and keep the bile flowing and then would have done palliative chemotherapy and radiation.

Addendum: To be clear, Moss has a chance to be a cancer survivor, but he is not out of the woods yet. His statement is premature, although I am a believer in the power of positive thinking so I love that he has a positive attitude about his outlook.

 

[Tunescribe]

Another article with details on his condition:

Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss reveals cancer diagnosis, 6-hour surgery

Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Randy Moss says he is being treated for cancer and is recovering from major surgery.

apnews.com

 

[Vindicate]

Bile duct cancer is also called cholangiocarcinoma. It is the disease that killed Walter Payton, although his cancer was a complication of a long-standing bile duct condition. A Whipple procedure is a major operation and has a long road to recovery but mere fact that the hepatobiliary surgeon was willing to perform the operation indicates that the surgeon feels that Moss can be cured with the surgery and adjuvant chemoradiation.

If the cancer had spread to the extent that there was no chance for cure, the surgeon would not have done a Whipple. They would’ve simply placed a permanent/metal stent in his bile duct to keep it open and keep the bile flowing and then would have done palliative chemotherapy and radiation.

I know someone very close to me who had something similar. It's a long road to recovery, with adjuvant chemo being a 6 month round and on the heels of one of the more intense surgeries you can get (potentially 13+ hours), but it's a world of difference even after the first few weeks off chemo. Best of luck on that road, Randy!

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Randy Moss announces cancer battle, says he has undergone successful surgery

Moss said on an Instagram live that doctors discovered cancer in his bile duct during an unrelated procedure.

sports.yahoo.com

Breaks my heart
Here is a guy that loved playing here more than any other place
We loved him. He loved us
Brady just through it and he ran under it

 

[Sect140]

can't say it any better than this...


Hope he makes a full recovery

My 37 years with tickets, being there for the ovation given to Randy was one of the great moments, he wasn’t expecting it and it completely caught him off guard.

 

[Tunescribe]

Randy Moss announces cancer battle, says he has undergone successful surgery

Moss said on an Instagram live that doctors discovered cancer in his bile duct during an unrelated procedure.

sports.yahoo.com

Breaks my heart
Here is a guy that loved playing here more than any other place
We loved him. He loved us
Brady just through it and he ran under it

Agreed, I always felt a special affection for Randy in his time here, which was too short. The way it ended was unfortunate, though. He had some odd emotional problems that got in the way. I remember watching through binoculars, seeing him sitting next to Brady on the bench just staring blankly ahead while a very animated Tom seemed to be exhorting/pleading with him. That happened a lot toward the end.

I'll bet if Brady didn't get hurt in 2008 they would've won a Super Bowl together.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Agreed, I always felt a special affection for Randy in his time here, which was too short. The way it ended was unfortunate, though. He had some odd emotional problems that got in the way. I remember watching through binoculars, seeing him sitting next to Brady on the bench just staring blankly ahead while a very animated Tom seemed to be exhorting/pleading with him. That happened a lot toward the end.

I'll bet if Brady didn't get hurt in 2008 they would've won a Super Bowl together.

I think he was so ultra competitive
When he was not playing to his full or team was losing he went internal
He had outbursts while on the Raiders because they sucked and he hated losing
It was not because of selfishness (like he was not getting enough touches)
He hated losing and became moody and snarky
Brady was probably trying to snap him out of it

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Bile duct cancer is also called cholangiocarcinoma. It is the disease that killed Walter Payton, although his cancer was a complication of a long-standing bile duct condition. A Whipple procedure is a major operation and has a long road to recovery but mere fact that the hepatobiliary surgeon was willing to perform the operation indicates that the surgeon feels that Moss can be cured with the surgery and adjuvant chemoradiation.

If the cancer had spread to the extent that there was no chance for cure, the surgeon would not have done a Whipple. They would’ve simply placed a permanent/metal stent in his bile duct to keep it open and keep the bile flowing and then would have done palliative chemotherapy and radiation.

****
You are now at the top of my list when I “phone a friend”

 

[Patsgofor4]

****
You are now at the top of my list when I “phone a friend”

Ha. Thanks. I don’t know much about breaking down game tape but I know quite a bit about the type of cancer that Moss has. It just happens to be something that I see fairly regularly in my specialty. Glad that he seems to have a chance to beat it. We’ll just have to keep sending him positive vibes.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

Ha. Thanks. I don’t know much about breaking down game tape but I know quite a bit about the type of cancer that Moss has. It just happens to be something that I see fairly regularly in my specialty. Glad that he seems to have a chance to beat it. We’ll just have to keep sending him positive vibes.

Most of the people on this site know their football.
If I am to break down game tape I want to be payed for it
But I know what I’m watching just like yourself
Positive vibes for sure

 

[Tunescribe]

I think he was so ultra competitive
When he was not playing to his full or team was losing he went internal
He had outbursts while on the Raiders because they sucked and he hated losing
It was not because of selfishness (like he was not getting enough touches)
He hated losing and became moody and snarky
Brady was probably trying to snap him out of it

He sulked over not getting the long-term contract he wanted and that led to his being traded part way through the 2010 season. For the Patriots to do that he apparently was becoming a distraction. When focused and motivated he could not be stopped, but he also had periods of disappearing.

Why The Patriots Traded Randy Moss Now

The Patriots' decision to trade Randy Moss sparks discussions about team strategy and player dynamics.

www.businessinsider.com

 

[Bella*chick]

I am willing him to beat it. I love him so much , he is one of my all-time favorites.

Please get better, Randy.

 

[BUSTAMOVE]

He sulked over not getting the long-term contract he wanted and that led to his being traded part way through the 2010 season. For the Patriots to do that he apparently was becoming a distraction. When focused and motivated he could not be stopped, but he also had periods of disappearing.

Why The Patriots Traded Randy Moss Now

The Patriots' decision to trade Randy Moss sparks discussions about team strategy and player dynamics.

www.businessinsider.com

Most of the time he was upbeat and praising the team in general
Bought into the Patriot Way
Yes. He did get moody when they did not want to do the long term deal.
I understand being upset on the money part of things.
He felt he earned it and it frustrated him
Too the point of taking a tantrum in front of the team.
That is a quick way to the streets

 

[Tunescribe]

Bile duct cancer is also called cholangiocarcinoma. It is the disease that killed Walter Payton, although his cancer was a complication of a long-standing bile duct condition. A Whipple procedure is a major operation and has a long road to recovery but mere fact that the hepatobiliary surgeon was willing to perform the operation indicates that the surgeon feels that Moss can be cured with the surgery and adjuvant chemoradiation.

If the cancer had spread to the extent that there was no chance for cure, the surgeon would not have done a Whipple. They would’ve simply placed a permanent/metal stent in his bile duct to keep it open and keep the bile flowing and then would have done palliative chemotherapy and radiation.

Addendum: To be clear, Moss has a chance to be a cancer survivor, but he is not out of the woods yet. His statement is premature, although I am a believer in the power of positive thinking so I love that he has a positive attitude about his outlook.

Interesting stuff, thanks for the insight. Are you aware of any causative factors behind this particular form of cancer? Anything possibly related to football, or PEDs? The reason I ask is the coincidence of Payton having it as well.

 

[Tunescribe]

 

[Pape]

Most of the time he was upbeat and praising the team in general
Bought into the Patriot Way
Yes. He did get moody when they did not want to do the long term deal.
I understand being upset on the money part of things.
He felt he earned it and it frustrated him
Too the point of taking a tantrum in front of the team.
That is a quick way to the streets

the thing is - he did earn it.

BB was being a jackass not giving him a decent contract