Pele’s condition is believed to be very serious. According to a media report, the Brazilian football legend (82) no longer responds to chemotherapy. The three-time world champion only receives palliative care. This was reported by the Brazilian newspaper “Folha de S. Paulo” on Saturday. Pelé receives medication for the pain and shortness of breath.
Palliative care includes the treatment of people with advanced disease and a limited life expectancy. Pele was only admitted to the Albert Einstein Hospital in São Paulo on Tuesday. According to the hospital, Pele has full control over his vital signs and is in stable clinical condition. ESPN Brasil sees it differently. The sports channel reported Skin I have swelling all over my body. On Friday a respiratory infection was diagnosed Skin diagnosed and treated with antibiotics.
Was in September last year Skin removed a tumor on the colon that doctors discovered during a routine exam. After the operation was Skin initially treated in the intensive care unit. He had to stay in the hospital for a month after the operation. After that was Skin back to the hospital for chemotherapy.
Peeled State of health has repeatedly been a cause for concern in recent years. He underwent several hip surgeries. He also had problems with his spine and knees. Two years ago he had a kidney stone removed after a urinary tract infection. Skin Played 92 international matches and won three World Cup titles with Brazil’s national team (1958, 1962, 1970).
