Oscar Schmidt returned to talk about his brain cancer and generated a great controversy on social networks; Former player explained controversial speech
Oscar Schmidt not “afraid to die” of cancer. In the fight against the disease since 2011, the world basketball legend revealed that he will no longer undergo treatment. The former player said that he no longer has chemotherapy and that he does not intend to return to the method that has kept him alive to this day. In his view, there are other priorities in his life right now. After the controversial statement, the ace explained himself on social media and informed that he is cured.
In an interview with “RedeTV”, Oscar Schmidt hinted that he would no longer undergo treatment against a tumor that is located in the region of his brain. The former player is one of the great examples in the fight against cancer, but at the age of 64 he gave indications that he would not undergo chemotherapy. The national basketball idol, on the occasion, revealed that he is no longer afraid of dying.
According to what was said by the former athlete, he followed the treatment not only to stay alive, but because he was worried about not waking up anymore. However, the fear of death seems to have passed on to Oscar Schmidt. In his view, the time is to enjoy the family and do everything to be a “better father” and a “better husband”. The former player understands that the fight against cancer, which has been going on for 11 years, has worn him out too much.
I stopped (with the treatment) this year, I decided to stop myself. I was terrified of dying. Closing my eyes and not waking up anymore was a terror for me. And thanks to the tumor, I lost that fear. I don’t want to be the best speaker or the best player. I want to be a better husband and father“, said the former basketball player.
It is always good to remember the importance that Oscar Schmidt has for national and world basketball. The former player gave up playing in the NBA to defend the colors of the Brazilian team, where he won important titles, such as bronze medals at the World Cup, Copa America and also at the Pan. In addition, he is inducted into the American Major League Basketball Hall of Fame and is considered the all-time leading scorer with 49,737 points.
Oscar Schmidt clarifies controversy!
“My doctor Olavo Ferreira, when he saw my last exams, said that I was fine and to stop chemotherapy. After this statement I gave, which turned into a hell of a mess, I’m not giving up on my treatment, I was discharged from my doctor. I’m not stopping anything, my doctor thinks I’m cured and I’m cured. I thank my fans and I won that battle”. explained on their social media.
Source: sportbuzz
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