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Our beloved Pele won’t be around much longer
Chrissy
2022-12-03 18:54:20
Hope he stays around for the WC win
Brazilian icon Pele has been transferred to palliative care after doctors discovered that he was no longer responding to chemotherapy.
Pele has been receiving treatment for bowel cancer and was recently diagnoses with a respiratory infection during his latest spell in hospital, although he was soon stabilised in relation to the infection and could continue treatment on the cancer.
According to Folha de Sao Paulo, chemotherapy was no longer having any positive effects on Pele and the decision was made to transfer the 82-year-old to palliative care, where he is receiving comforting measures for his shortness of breath and pain.
pooranian
2022-12-03 19:28:17
Cancer is sick sick disease.
hotarobin
2022-12-03 21:19:00
In reply to Chrissy
well it is palliative care and not hospice care so there might be a glimmer of hope no matter how slight it may be..
Chrissy
2022-12-03 21:35:19
In reply to hotarobin
Very little difference.
granite
2022-12-03 21:37:44
In reply to pooranian
I am presently having Chemo Therapy for a colon Tumor,which is the same as the great Pele is having Chemo for,each sesion is about 6 hours,I also take loads of tablets and inject myself at home.After a session of Chemo I feel strange for about 8 days.I am hoping for the best although the said the Tumor is cancerous.I have accepted the outcome whatever it may be.
Chrissy
2022-12-03 22:23:17
In reply to granite
Hope you got it early.
All the best. Have to say I think like you in terms of acceptance although I won’t go the chemo route if they ever tell me I have cancer.
tops
2022-12-03 22:51:20
In reply to Chrissy
I'm Strong Said Pele
Curtis
2022-12-03 22:57:07
In reply to granite
Wish you all the very best towards beating this, Granite.
Curtis
2022-12-03 22:59:42
I never could process before it happened, the death of Muhammad Ali.
Same thinking for Pele.
ICONS of our lives.
sudden
2022-12-03 23:01:24
In reply to granite
Mate, all the best.
Nice that you haven’t isolated yourself like many WIndians do.
vita brevis, omni momento vive
Chrissy
2022-12-03 23:09:47
In reply to sudden
Life is all that we have - live it.
nitro
2022-12-03 23:13:40
In reply to Curtis
Same here. When I was a kid the sports heroes I read about and loved were Ali, Pele and Viv Richards.
nitro
2022-12-03 23:14:45
In reply to granite
Stay strong bro.
tops
2022-12-03 23:15:41
In reply to granite
Hey breds, I'm so very sorry to hear this.
That must B very tough.
Be strong bro, fight.
If U ever need to talk, msg me and I promise, I will B here for U.
granite
2022-12-03 23:16:43
In reply to ChrissyFrom what the doctors said,the tumor took about 10 years to get to the size of 3cm Dia,anyway it hasn't spread to any organ in my body although it is cancerous,they tell me it is stage one,which gives me a good feeling but I never take cancer for granted,from experience of work mates and my younger brother,he died from exactly the same cancer.If I could say no to CHEMO i would,the side effects many.I have already had 4 months of Chemo.
granite
2022-12-03 23:24:57
In reply to tops
I am doing the best to stay strong,but sometimes think of the worst,thanks for words of comfort.I will msg at some time.
Chrissy
2022-12-03 23:30:30
In reply to granite
That's pretty good - early man - hope it works out. Do what you have to do man.
Halliwell
2022-12-03 23:37:02
In reply to granite
Wishing you the very best my friend.
granite
2022-12-03 23:41:02
In reply to sudden
I only now realize how short life really is.
granite
2022-12-03 23:43:11
In reply to Halliwell
Thanks mate and everyone who has given me some words of comfort.
XDFIX
2022-12-03 23:46:05
In reply to granite
Sorry, bro; stay strong!
hotarobin
2022-12-03 23:53:07
In reply to granite
sorry to hear stay positive, stay strong, this here message board is a funny kinda thing..folks across the world behind a keyboard can offer words of encouragement and comfort in these situations..the power of human fellowship!!
XDFIX
2022-12-03 23:58:12
In reply to Chrissy
One of the bravest public personalities I see embracing death in the face of cancer was Christopher Hitchins!
He had no fear of the great beyond, something I doubt I could do!
I would have to anchor my faith in the Christocentric belief in the hereafter.
True or not, at least it provides me with some hope!
My mom recovered from cancer over ten years now, and she is up and running - a brave soul if ever there was one!
Like yourself I would be hesitant with that chemo bit but "a man gats to do what he gats to do"
tops
2022-12-04 00:14:08
In reply to granite
Yes bro, do it. I will B here for U.
One LOVE!
granite
2022-12-04 00:15:02
In reply to XDFIX
When they told me of the Tumor and cancer,i was surprised,straight away I started preparing for my demise,funny thing is I am not scared at all,i am prepared,i am annoyed more than anything else.Good story you posted,it gives strength.Thanks.
anansi
2022-12-04 00:30:41
In reply to granite
Hang in there.
I really hope all goes well.
Unusual to have chemo for stage 1 colon cancer.
Stay strong!
Khaga
2022-12-04 01:05:37
In reply to granite
All the very best granite
Brerzerk
2022-12-04 01:26:49
In reply to granite
Wishing that you win this battle my brother
birdseye
2022-12-04 01:33:04
In reply to Chrissy
Oh WOW! So sorry to hear – wish you all the best man. Stay positive, while there is life there is hope
Chrissy
2022-12-04 01:57:53
In reply to XDFIX
I share his worldview. Look how many of my ancestors have long gone - we’re all here for a short time. I don’t need the promise of eternity to keep me going. I will eventually be going the saw way all the others went…from dust to dust.
I love life but have no fear of dying. And there will be no ceremony- my corpse will be chopped up by medical students.
Chrissy
2022-12-04 01:58:52
In reply to birdseye
Not me yet - granite , but it looks like he caught it early.
carl0002
2022-12-04 03:40:54
Sorry to hear about Pele. I hope they keep him away from the rest of these Brazilian games as it's not good for his health.
hubert
2022-12-04 06:59:38
Really sorry to hear of the great One's health issue and struggle.
Pele will always be close to me as my son's middle name is Pele..
Always admired his exploits on the football field
and after interacted with him on a few occasions decided to honour my son
with his name.
Wish him the Best.
Dukes
2022-12-04 07:10:25
In reply to granite
I feel for you bro.Wishing you good luck and hoping that you beat this monster.
granite
2022-12-04 09:15:11
You all have brought a tear to my eyes,I cannot recall the last time i got filled with such emotions.Your post have given me hope,at the same time I understand our time is mapped out and a day will mark the end.Lastly I will be positive.
cumberland
2022-12-04 09:29:27
In reply to granite
Im appreciative of you going public at an early stage with your condition. Better yet the responses provided. Just shows how humans can be supportive nevermind the barbs, picong and sometimes downright meanness.
If you have a hobby now is the perfect time to take it seriously. Keep in mind others of similar fate. Live as best you could. Carry on smartly. Shalom!
cumberland
2022-12-04 09:35:06
Regards the legendary man, he's had a full life. Excellent idea to move him to end of life care and manage the pain until the end.
Life,eh! You really wonder why?
granite
2022-12-04 09:58:37
In reply to cumberland
I do have what you can call a hobby,I started learning the French languahe about 18 months ago just using Text books.I was doing well but the side effects of Chemo is terrible,but I will definitely start back,it's an idea.As you say we sometimes bicker and cuss but it doesn't stop us being people with emotions,thanks.
cumberland
2022-12-04 10:05:19
In reply to granite
Great! I like your choice, a foreign language. Do the best you can with it. Engages your mental energies. Acts as a buffer in your daily challenges with chemo. Just keep going bro!
Shalom!
NineMiles
2022-12-04 10:17:27
In reply to granite
Sorry to hear about your situation bro.
Keep fighting and you'll no doubt beat it.
Stay strong bro.
NineMiles
2022-12-04 10:22:05
In reply to Chrissy
The news on Pele this morning is better.
He continues to receive treatment and is more hopeful.
Chrissy
2022-12-04 10:36:35
In reply to granite
Love your approach.
Chrissy
2022-12-04 10:37:19
In reply to NineMiles
Good to hear that.
number09
2022-12-04 16:45:20
In reply to granite
Stay strong. Love the attitude.
hubert
2022-12-04 20:16:41
In reply to granite
Hurt to hear of your your situation. However you are dealing with it with the positive way
and that strengthens and hopefully could lead to healing.
Stay strong.
tc1
2022-12-05 00:34:24
In reply to granite
Stay strong my friend , I hope you beat it.
bdaTryangle
2022-12-05 13:25:52
In reply to granite
Very best wishes to you granite
pelon
2022-12-05 17:02:14
In reply to granite
Never easy, but best wishes to you bro as you navigate chemo. Your positive will is your strength.
granite
2022-12-05 20:39:23
I treasure all those posts and is so thankful for them,I am overwhelmed.I have 3 more sessions of 6 hours each and will have Scans to say how things have gone,hopefully I will be in remission,i hope.
BRAVO to you all.
Chrissy
2022-12-05 20:45:13
In reply to granite
BRAVO to you
POINT
2022-12-19 03:13:22
In reply to granite
I Sincerely hope that You have a complete recovery. Keep on Fighting and be positive.
Narper
2022-12-19 15:35:29
In reply to granite
I am presently having Chemo Therapy for a colon Tumor,which is the same as the great Pele is having Chemo for,each sesion is about 6 hours,I also take loads of tablets and inject myself at home.After a session of Chemo I feel strange for about 8 days.I am hoping for the best although the said the Tumor is cancerous.I have accepted the outcome whatever it may be.
Wow...I am only now seeing this.
So sorry ...I hope you make a full recovery.
God be with you my boy
