Brazilian football legend Pele is receiving palliative care in Sao Paulo after chemotherapy stopped having the expected results as he battles colon cancer, according to a report in the Folha de S.Paulo today.
Pele, 82, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has been battling with cancer for years and was admitted to hospital on Tuesday to re-evaluate his treatment.
He was said to have been later diagnosed with a respiratory infection, according to medical reports.
Folha de S.Paulo reported that chemotherapy had now been suspended and that Pele was under palliative care, being treated only for symptoms such as pain and shortness of breath.
He is said to be receiving ‘end-of-life’ care set aside for patients who are no longer responding to treatment.
Palliative care is described as ‘an area of healthcare that focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients.
‘It utilises a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure a “holistic” care of the patient.’
