Pele was admitted to re-evaluate treatment and is in stable condition, says medical bulletin

2022-12-01

Former soccer player Pele, 82, was hospitalized on Tuesday for a reassessment of the chemotherapy treatment he is undergoing after the detection of a tumor in the colon and is in a room in stable clinical condition, Albert Einstein Hospital said. in São Paulo, in a medical bulletin released this Wednesday.

“Edson Arantes do Nascimento was admitted to Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein yesterday (29) for a reassessment of the chemotherapy treatment of the colon tumor identified in September 2021”, said the hospital.

“After medical evaluation, the patient was taken to a common room, without the need for admission to a semi-intensive unit or ICU. The former player is in full control of his vital functions and has a stable clinical condition,” he added.