Tiger King’s Joe Exotic has revealed his cancer may have spread to his pelvis and stomach after his diagnosis just three months ago.
The 58-year-old Netflix star claimed he has not received any treatment despite his horrific diagnosis while he continues to serve his sentence in prison at Fort Worth, Texas.
The reality star, whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage, is currently awaiting results of a CT scan doctors forced him to take after they raised their concerns that the cancer may have spread.
But despite their best efforts, the reality star has admitted that he will “let [the cancer] take me” should it progress to stage three or four.
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In a recent interview with The Sun, the Texan native admitted he is in constant pain but the medical treatment in prison is “worse than at any humane society for dogs”.
He told the publication: “They are concerned it is in my stomach and pelvis. I have not had any treatment or anything since May. I puke when I pee – the pain is that bad.
“I’m losing weight all the time and the pain in my hip and pelvis hurts. I limp to walk and my stomach has hurt for over a year,” he added
“When we find out where and how bad it is I will decide if I am going to do treatment. If it is stage three or four, I am going to let it take me.”
Joe was first imprisoned after he was found guilty of taking part in a murder-for-hire plot against his fellow co-star Carole Baskin.
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He was also charged with 17 federal offences of animal abuse including killing tigers in his animal park to make room for larger cats in the enclosure.
Despite the charges to his name, he continues to maintain his innocence as a group of lawyers and supporters, who have called themselves Team Tiger, work tirelessly to help the celebrity to be released.
This comes after the US Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit made the decision to uphold the star’s conviction who is now due to be re-sentenced.
Joe’s lawyer, Brandon Sample, said at the time: “I knew when I agreed to represent Joe that an appeal would be difficult but I also knew that the law was on Joe’s side.”
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