Yuvraj, Big B inspire each other on Twitter

Yuvraj, Big B inspire each other on Twitter

New Delhi: Both Yuvraj Singh and Amitabh Bachchan are battling serious ailments. While Yuvraj is undergoing chemotherapy for a rare germ cell cancer in Boston, Big B has underwent a couple of abdominal surgeries and is recovering at a Mumbai hospital.

On Tuesday, both the stalwarts wished each other quick recovery on Twitter.

Yuvraj tweeted: "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seamed with scars..." 

Mr Bachchan replied: "@yuvsingh09 could not agree with you more ... hope you are doing well Yuvraj .. prayers for your speedy recovery." 

Yuvi thanked him for his wishes and said: "and one of the biggest examples is you mr bachchan ! Thank you very much I'm better each day." 

On February 14, Yuvraj gave a great piece of news to all his fans as a Valentine's Day gift. He tweeted that his tumour was almost out of his system.

"Got very good news from dr lawrence today! The tumor is almost way out of the system Aftr reading my todays scan !Second cycle has started."

Dr Einhorn, who is known to be the among the best cancer doctors in the world, had also treated legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong, who had suffered from testicular cancer in 1996.

Yuvraj, who has been in Boston since last month, is expected to be back on the field in the first week of May, according to his doctor. His second cycle of chemotherapy has started.

The 30-year-old, who went to US last month, has gone bald during the treatment, which will go on till the last week of March before the process of rehabilitation starts in April.

After being diagnosed with the illness, Yuvraj has not played competitive cricket since taking part in two of three home Tests against the West Indies in November.

He has so far scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000. He was named Player of the Tournament in the World Cup for scoring 362 runs and grabbing 15 wickets in nine matches.

Amitabh Bachchan prays for Yuvraj Singh's speedy recovery

Amitabh Bachchan prays for Yuvraj Singh's speedy recovery

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is himself recuperating at a hospital inMumbai following two abdominal surgeries, wishes a quick recovery to ailing cricketer Yuvraj Singh.

Yuvraj, who is undergoing treatment for lung cancer in the US, on Tuesday posted a positive message on Twitter, stating: "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls. The most massive characters are seamed with scars."

To this, Big B posted: "Could not agree with you more ... hope you are doing well Yuvraj ... prayers for your speedy recovery."

While Amitabh has been at the Seven Hills Hospital since February 11,Yuvraj is undergoing chemotherapy at the Boston Institute of Cancer Research in the US.

Yuvraj praised the 69-year-old's strength, and added in response: "@SrBachchan and one of the biggest examples is you Mr. Bachchan! Thank you very much I'm better each day."

Amitabh too is responding well to his treatment, and should be discharged from the hospital in a few days. However, he says his full recovery could take months.

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Puzzling case of ailing Yuvraj Singh

Puzzling case of ailing Yuvraj Singh

"Does Yuvi have cancer?" When a top Sahara India official asked India Today that question with unremitting intensity in November 2011 as cricketer Yuvraj Singh's health troubles hit the headlines, the big picture was still unclear. Pieces of the puzzle came together on February 4. Just as news leaked out that Yuvraj was battling cancer, Sahara India, the main sponsor of Indian cricket team, threatened to pull out. The official reason? Yuvraj's health.

The news, leaked by an unexpected source, Yuvraj's own physiotherapist, Dr Jatin Chaudhury, was confirmed on February 6. His oncologist, Dr Nikesh Rohatgi of Max HealthCare, Delhi, said in a press conference that Yuvraj had an unusual cancer, a mediastinal seminoma. After months of stony silence, the BCCI went public the same day, "Please respect Yuvraj's privacy."

Easier said than done, when an unfamiliar disease label does the rounds. "It's a tumour of the testis," says thoracic surgeon Dr Arvind Kumar of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. "But in extremely rare cases, it can also appear on its own in other parts of the body, say, the abdomen or the chest."

Going by his reports, Yuvraj has a fairly large lump outside the left lung, which is sandwiched between the heart and the lung, in the mediastinum, that is, the middle section of the chest cavity. "It's a cancer that affects males primarily between the age of 20 and 35," Kumar says. "It's a rising menace, and for reasons not understood yet, seems to affect affluent sections of society." But a worryingly long time has gone by since Yuvraj's problem started. "That's because they are asymptomatic," explains Dr Raja Dhar, respiratory physician with Fortis Hospital, Kolkata. "Early symptoms-shortness of breath or swelling of the face-often go undetected." Research also shows that late detection is typical in people leading hectic lives.

Between the need for privacy and fervid public curiosity, far too many claims have complicated the issue. Who came up with the concept of a "non-malignant lymphoma" in November 2011? Lymphomas are by definition malignant. His mother, Shabnam Singh, has called it a "soft tissue growth", yet a Delhi doctor is claiming that he detected "malignancy" in May-June 2011. Chaudhury is asserting that detection got delayed by "wrong diagnosis" and reports being stolen from his car.

Yuvraj is being his typical self, exchanging banter with the hospital staff at the Cancer Research Institute in Boston, US, says his father Yograj Singh. His doctors in the US and in India have sent out a word of reassurance: "It's 95 per cent curable. With the help of therapy, Yuvraj should be back on track by May."

Recovering Yuvraj Singh inspired by Armstrong message

Recovering Yuvraj Singh inspired by Armstrong message

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, has tweeted that he is feeling "better" after receiving a message of support from cycling legend Lance Armstrong.

"Go Yuvi! Livestrong," said the message, which Yuvraj put up on his Twitter account.

Armstrong, who was treated for testicular cancer, runs a foundation called Livestrong for cancer survivors.

Yuvraj is being treated in the US for a rare form of cancer, which is curable.

"I want you to know that the entire Livestrong team is here for you. We say it all the time, and truly believe in it. Knowledge is power, unity is strength and attitude is everything," said the message from Armstrong.

"Please know that we are here to help you and your family in any way possible."

Yuvraj tweeted that the message "makes me feel better".

"Thank you Lance, means a lot, hope we can meet," he said.

Earlier, Yuvraj had said he was reading the autobiography of Armstrong, who recovered from testicular cancer, and that he would like to meet the cyclist.

The 30-year-old cricketer is being treated for a rare form of cancer, called seminoma.

Yuvraj's health first deteriorated during the World Cup last year, in which he was the man of the tournament and helped India win the trophy for the first time since 1983.

Against Ireland, Yuvraj became the first player to take five wickets and score 50 in a World Cup match.

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Amitabh Bachchan shocked to hear about Yuvraj Singh

Amitabh Bachchan shocked to hear about Yuvraj Singh

Mumbai: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says he is shocked to hear about star cricketer Yuvraj Singh's illness and prays for his well being.

"Shocked to learn of Yuvraj Singh down with cancer..Yuvraj if you read this, know that we all pray for you..All shall and will be well," Amitabh wrote on his Twitter page.

Yuvraj has been diagnosed with a malignant tumour in his lung and is currently undergoing chemotherapy at the Cancer Research Institute in Boston, US.

Hrithik, KJo remember Abhishek's fancy dress B'day party

Hrithik Roshan and Karan Johar went down the memory lane - while the former reemembered dressing up for Abhishek Bachchan's theme based birthday parties, the latter still can't forget making a fool of himself at one such bash.

Hrithik and Karan took to Twitter to wish Abhishek on his birthday Sunday to share the childhood memories.

"@juniorbachchan miss the happy birthday parties in the backyard. Chor police, cowboys, the fancy dress memories! But you'v always been d GURU of all good things personified," Hrithik posted.

To which Karan responded, saying, "@iHrithik @juniorbachchan...yes and I came as superman when there was NO fancy dress theme!! AB never let's me forget how idiotic I looked!!"

Hrithik futher tweeted @kjohar25 @juniorbachchan: "And we have pictures to prove it!! Haha, you were always ahead of times even then!"

Abhishek too tweeted, saying, "@kjohar25 @ihrithik well well well. The less said on that topic the better."

Preeti's liveliness wows 'Yeh Hai Mumbai' director

Preeti Jhangiani is so full of life that she didn't have to pretend to play the role in 'Yeh Hai Mumbai', says director Sneh Tulli. "Preeti is playing a bubbly character, which is not very different from her real life character. She is so sweet and well-behaved that even during breaks she used to ask me if anything was required or if she could go to her vanity," said Tulli.

Tully added: "Preeti in her real life is always full of life and very bubbly, so while shooting she didn't had to pretend."

The actress, who made her Bollywood debut with Yash Raj's 'Mohabbatein', is believed to keep the atmosphere on the sets very delightful.

"As soon as Preeti shows up on the sets, the atmosphere on the sets, and cast and crew light up, there is smile on everyone's face and the environment becomes very relaxed," said a source.

Celebrities wish Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery

Celebrities wish Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery

The news of cricketer Yuvraj Singh diagnosed with cancer went viral on Sunday afternoon, with celebs vouching their support for him and praying for his speedy recovery.

The 30-year-old was first diagnosed with a non-malignant tumour of the lungs last year, but further tests revealed that it was cancer. He’s now undergoing chemotherapy in the United States of America.

Yuvraj, who has been undergoing chemotherapy since January, broke the secrecy around his illness when he blogged on January 27,“Reading Lance Armstrong’s book, it’s not about the bike! I’m sure it will motivate me and pull me through this time! Livestrong Yuvstrong.” Lance Armstrong is a cyclist who won multiple Tour de France titles after being treated for testicular cancer. 

Yuvi, who’s popular with B-Towners, has had messages and support pouring out to him from Bollywood. Actor Amitabh Bachchan tweeted, “Shocked to learn of Yuvraj Singh down with cancer..Yuvraj if you read this, know that we all pray for you.. All shall and will be well.” He later advised, “Yuvraj, get up in the morning and say” it out loud —Everyday in every way I am getting better and better !!” You will !!”

Actor Dia Mirza posted, “Very upset to hear about Yuvraj! Let’s pray for his recovery. I know he’s a fighter and he’ll win this match.” Actor Ameesha Patel, who was once linked with the cricketer,was shocked to learn his illness. “Praying for my friend Yuvraj. He has to get well. Everyone pls pray for him .. He must fight this awful illness.”

It is not just the film industry that has extended their support to him. Liquor baron, Vijay Mallya, who’s close to him, wrote, “I am devastated 2 hear that my friend Yuvraj Singh has cancer. I pray 2 Balaji that he recovers n is back in action.” Politico Omar Addullah posted, “Here’s wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy & complete recovery. On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him.” Gujarat CM Narendra Modi too, said, “Sad to hear about ill-health of Yuvraj Singh. He is a fighter and am sure he’ll come out of it very soon and play again for India.”

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Government will help Yuvraj Singh in cancer fight: Ajay Maken

NEW DELHI: Sports minister Ajay Maken has promised government help to cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States to recover from lung cancer. 

"Wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery! Asking officials to find the quantum and nature of help required. Government should & will help him," Maken tweeted. 

Yuvraj, who played a stellar role in India's ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy at the Cancer Research Institute in Boston. 

The 30-year-old left-hander has been in US since last month being treated for what was earlier claimed to be a tumour in the lungs by his family. 

His physiotherapist Dr Jatin Chaudhary has, however, assured that the ailment is curable and the batsman would be fit to resume cricket in May. 

"It is a rare tumour and is cancerous but it has been detected in stage one itself. 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 that he would have to undergo chemotherapy and he travelled to the US on January 26. End of March, he would undergo a CT scan and should recover by then. After that it is just some rehabilitation in April before he is fit to be back on the field in May," Chaudhary added. 

"Thankfully no surgery is required, he is already a lot better than what he was and can't wait to be back on the cricket field." 

Yuvraj, who was Player of the Tournament in the World Cup last year with 362 runs, 15 wickets and four Man-of-the-Match awards, has also been taking ayurvedic medicines to battle the disease. 

Yuvraj has played 37 Tests, scoring 1775 runs at an average of 34.80. 

He has 8051 runs at an average of 37.62 from his 274-match ODI career. In 23 Twenty20s, Yuvraj has scored 567 runs at 31.50. 

"Once he is done with chemo in March, his rehabilitation would be complete by April end and he would be perfectly fit to play in May," Chaudhary has said.

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Yuvraj fighting cancer India wishes speedy recovery

India prays and wishes for Yuvraj Singh's recovery: Video

The reports of cricketer Yuvraj Singh undergoing treatment for lung cancer in the US are making his fans pray hard for his recovery. The 30-year-old cricketer was first diagnosed with a non-malignant tumour in October last year, and is said to be undergoing chemotherapy at the Cancer Research.

Tweeting their support:

Dia Mirza, actor: Very upset to hear about Yuvraj! Let’s pray for his recovery. I know he’s a fighter and he’ll win this match

Narendra Modi, CM, Gujarat: Sad to hear about ill-health of Yuvraj Singh. He is a fighter and am sure he’ll come out of it very soon and play again for India

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

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

Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, entrepreneur: I wish Yuvraj Singh a speedy recovery.

Archana Vijaya, sports anchor: Here's wishing @yuvsingh09 the best, if doesn’t kill you, it only makes you stronger my friend!! May God bless our champion Yuvi

Yuvraj Singhzone: Yuvraj Singh trending worldwide.How can something bad happen to a person with so many good wishes n prayers!Yuvi will b bck soon!#yuvstrong

Nikhil Chinappa, VJ: Prayers for Yuvi

Heard about Yuvraj Singh’s ill health. Hope he recovers soon. Prayers wid him n his family. Here’s wishing him all d best: Smriti Irani, actor-politician.