“On March 13, 2023 I received the results of a biopsy and I was diagnosed with cancer, I underwent surgery three weeks later at the IPO (Portuguese Institute of Oncology), the surgery went well and the entire area was removed”can initially be read in the publication that the actor made on his Instagram, which he accompanied with photographs of him appearing in the hospital. Rui Santos confesses that, despite the cancer being “discovered in time”continues to be “watched” so as not to leave room for errors and to feel “calm and optimistic” regarding this problem.
The artist also took the opportunity to thank everyone who has given him support, especially the medical team. “Thank you for the messages of concern and affection. I pay here my sincere tribute to the entire IPO team and the extraordinary work they perform”he wrote. “I was surrendered to the spirit of humanity and respect for patients. I cannot describe in words what I felt in that institution”added Rui Santos, who described health professionals as “true heroes who save lives every day”.
The actor also clarified why he only told what happened more than a year ago. “Only my true friends knew about this, I decided to tell what happened in the first person publicly to avoid misunderstandings. I only told my mother last week because I didn’t want her to know”. “Now everything is clear and here are some more good years of life, life is wonderful”concluded the famous inspector Sérgio, the character he gave life to in ‘Inspector Max’, on TVI, implying that the situation is stabilized.
In the comments box, several messages of strength appeared for the actor. “May you be very happy, healthy and fulfilled in this new cycle of your life, with your loved ones. Hugs”wrote Pedro Crispim, “Strength”wished Luís Borges, “Big kiss Rui”wrote Jessica Athayde, or even “Oh my God! I know what you felt and now you feel it too, it’s good to live!! Big Rui, big kiss”said Helena Costa.
