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Indigenous leader Raoni receives palliative care in Brazil after cancer diagnosis

Doctors chose palliative care for the 94-year-old Indigenous leader to manage pain and symptoms while keeping him close to family and traditional healers.

  • On Monday, the Raoni Institute announced that 94-year-old Renowned Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at home in the Brazilian heartland after a cancer diagnosis.
  • Doctors confirmed the cancer in his digestive system following a June hospitalization in Sao Paulo for a severe intestinal obstruction caused by an advanced-stage tumor.
  • Given Raoni's advanced age and clinical condition, doctors opted for palliative care to manage symptoms while incorporating medical supervision and traditional Indigenous healing practices alongside medical professionals.
  • Raoni currently rests at home in Peixoto de Azevedo, Mato Grosso, surrounded by family and specialized health teams prioritizing his comfort and privacy.
  • As a renowned advocate for the Amazon and Indigenous rights, the leader spent decades traveling globally to raise awareness about environmental preservation and rainforest protection.
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Indigenous leader Raoni receives palliative care in Brazil after cancer diagnosis

Renowned Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at home in the Brazilian heartland after being diagnosed with cancer at age 94, his institute says.

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Indigenous leader Raoni suffers from digestive cancer and receives palliative care

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The 94-year-old chief Raoni Metuktire faces cancer in the digestive system and is receiving palliative care.The information was released today by the Raoni Institute.What happenedRaoni went through a sequence of hospitalizations between the months of

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Indigenous leadership faces cancer of the digestive system

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Cacique Raoni is diagnosed with cancer at 94 years of age Raoni Institute The head Raoni Metuktire, 94 years of age, was diagnosed with cancer in the digestive system and is receiving palliative care in Peixoto de Azevedo, 692 km from Cuiab. The information was released on Monday (14) by the Raoni Institute. According to the institute, examinations confirmed that the indigenous leader faces a poorly differentiated adenocarcinoma. Due to age, cli…

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Globo broke the news in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Monday, September 14, 2026.
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