Yuvraj detected with malignant tumour

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS) India's star cricketer Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour in his lung and support is pouring in from all corners.

Yuvraj´s physiotherapist Jatin Chaudhary releaved on Sunday that Yuvraj had left for the US on January 26 and is undergoing chemotherapy in Boston at a cancer research institute.

When a tumour was first detected in October it was thought to be non-malignant, but later malignancy was detected and the player was taken to US for treatment.

Chaudhary, however, said there was nothing to fear about since it is "100 percent curable".

"This tumour is rare and is cancerous but nothing to fear about because it is 100 percent curable. The best part is that tumour has been detected in stage one," said Chaudhary.

Chaudhary without naming any body said it was due to the negligence of an Indian hospital it took some time to detect the nature of the tumour.

"It took two biopsy to detect the nature of the tumour. The first report was stolen from his car while the second from an Indian hospital couldn´t give us a clear picture. Finally it was a Russian doctor who detected the nature of the tumour and after consultations with doctors in US, it was decided that Yuvraj would undergo chemotherapy," he said.

Chaudhary said Yuvraj had to undergo chemotherapy immediately since the tumour is located just above the artery of his heart and it stands the risk of bursting while running.

"Doctors had to decide whether to continue medication or go for chemotherapy but since parts of the tumour are just above the artery of his heart, there was a danger that while running it could burst. But it is 100 per cent curable," Chaudhary said.

"The doctors decided he would have to undergo chemotherapy and therefore he flew to the US Jan 26. He is expected to recover by March and should be on the field by May. He would also undergo a rehabilitation process after returning from US," said Chaudhary.

Yuvraj is seeking inspiration from legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong, who has survived testicular cancer to win the Tour de France for record seven times.

The news of Yuvraj´s illness triggered shock and sadness among his countless fans and fellow sportspersons who wished good health for the man who contributed significantly last year in bringing India the World Cup title after decades.

Fellow cricket Sreesanth said "we all should support him."

"He is a strong man and i hope he gets back strong," Sreesanth said.

"Wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery, all our prayers and good wishes are with him," tweeted Rohan Bopanna, tennis player.

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah tweeted: "Here´s wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy & complete recovery. On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him."