Bahia’s Everton Ribeiro Says No Further Treatment Needed After Thyroid Cancer Surgery

Overview

• Pathology results after a total thyroidectomy confirmed he does not require additional oncological treatment.
• He reported he is recovering well at home and will follow a physician-directed plan before resuming football activities.
• Bahia’s medical department flagged abnormalities in routine blood work, prompting the exams that led to the diagnosis.
• Ribeiro continued to play during the diagnostic period, appearing in eight matches, including Sunday’s win over Flamengo.
• He publicly thanked surgeons Márcio Abraão and Fernando Maluf, the club’s medical staff, his wife Marília, family, fans and fellow players for their support.