Oscar Schmidt was one of the main names mentioned during this Saturday, 15, after informing that he had given up treatment for cancer.
Oscar Schmidt rebutted the controversy surrounding his cancer treatment and highlighted that he did not stop treatment for a brain tumor. According to the former player, his doctor, Olavo Ferreira, informed him that he is cured of the disease and that chemotherapy is no longer necessary. According to the world basketball legend, his earlier statement was misinterpreted.
The ex-athlete, in an interview with “RedeTV” hinted that he would no longer undergo treatment against a cancer that has affected him since 2011. Oscar Schmidt, on the occasion, highlighted that he is no longer “afraid of dying” and that he now waits be a better father and husband. The statement was seen as an indication that he had given up on chemotherapy.
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.
However, hours after all the controversy, Oscar Schmidt went to his social networks and justified his statement. According to him, there is no type of withdrawal from treatment for brain tumors. The former player assured that he was released by the doctor, who believes that the basketball legend has managed to cure the disease.
“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.
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.
Source: sportbuzz
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