Singer faces lengthy recovery process after 21-hour procedure; updates from friends on Preta’s health
The singer Preta Gil he remains hospitalized at Sírio-Libanês hospital, in São Paulo, with no expected discharge date. Second Malù Barbosaentrepreneur and great friend who has accompanied the artist since the beginning of her cancer diagnosis, in 2023 recovery still takes time. “As expected, she is not scheduled to be discharged yet. It was a very large and complex surgery, as was already planned, but she still has some steps to go through before being discharged. And she still has some time left, she it’s still in the [unidade] semi-intensive”revealed Malu in an interview with Who.
In the last week, Black took to social media to share how she navigated the difficult recovery process following her 21-hour surgery on Dec. 19. “I’m here in the hospital recovering from surgery, a very, very extensive and major surgery, and it’s a very difficult post-surgery period. I’m living one day at a time, fighting, trying my best to heal, I can’t see the time to get out of here as soon as possible, but there’s a long journey ahead, a lot of rehab, but it’s going to be okay, I’m here, firm and strong.he said in an emotional video posted on January 10.
Preta was at her friend’s house before hospitalization
From May 2023, Black stays in the apartment of Maluto Sao Paulo, to continue treatment. Their friendship has been a pillar of strength for the singer. While participating in the More youSeven months ago, Preta received a statement from her friend. “BlackI’m here to send you a kiss, I’m always with you”he said Malu.
Visibly moved, Black took the opportunity to thank him publicly. “We are partners, we have two companies, she sacrificed her life to take care of me. This moves me a lot. This is why I wanted to thank her publicly for all the love she dedicates to me”said the artist, with tears in his eyes.
Preta Gil’s cancer
The battle of Black against cancer began in January 2023, when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. After undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, the artist announced the remission of the disease. However, in August 2024, monitoring tests detected the cancer returning, now with new tumors in the lymph nodes, ureter and metastases in the peritoneum.
Late last year, following the recommendation of her medical team, the singer traveled to the United States to seek alternatives for post-operative treatment with a specialist.
Source: Terra

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