Sanjay Dutt diagnosed cancer to fly to the USA for treatments

Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with cancer

Submitted by FarhanKhan on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 01:02

MUMBAI: In what comes as a blow to Sanjay Dutt fans, the actor has been diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer, reports said Tuesday. Earlier today, Dutt tweeted saying he was going to be on a 'break' for 'medical treatment' and asked his fans to not speculate anything.

Sanjay Dutt was admitted over the weekend at the Leelavati Hospital and got back to his Mumbai home a day later. His tweet announcing his hospitalisation just said that he had tested negative for the novel coronavirus and that he was under observation.

The cancer diagnosis apparently came through during this hospital visit of Sanjay Dutt's. Earlier today, the actor announced that he was going to be on a break for medical treatment. Now, reports say that Sanjay Dutt is likely to fly off to the US for treatment.

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“Hi friends, I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment. My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!” Sanjay Dutt wrote in a tweet earlier today.

On August 8, Sanjay Dutt wrote on Twitter, “Just wanted to assure everyone that I’m doing well. I’m currently under medical observation & my COVID-19 report is negative. With the help & care of the doctors, nurses & staff at Lilavati hospital, I should be home in a day or two. Thank you for your well wishes & blessings.

Sanjay Dutt celebrated his 61st birthday on July 29 this year. On the occasion, the KGF team released Dutt's first-look poster from the film.

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