Further tests revealed that a golf ball sized tumor was present over his chest. The tumor was pressing against his lungs and arteries which could have led to a heart attack. This posed a concern for him and his doctors.
In January , he decided to undergo treatment for his cancer. The treatment he underwent was chemotherapy in the United States. He went to Boston and Indianapolis to get treated by the same doctors who treated Lance Armstrong former cyclists. The cricketer underwent three cycles of chemotherapy, lasting for nine-weeks. Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment where drugs formed of powerful chemicals are used to kill fast-growing cells in the body.
It is one of the most common treatments for cancer. This is because cancer cells multiply in the body more quickly than other cells. There are various forms of chemotherapy available, some doctors even recommend using a combination treatment. In a regular case of seminoma testicular surgery would be the way to go, but since his tumor was present in the chest, chemotherapy was the way to go. He also mentioned that he was taking some forms of ayurvedic treatment side by side.
When asked to share his experience the cricketer said, just like anyone who gets diagnosed with cancer his initial reaction was to cry. Cancer is scary. During his battle, fans from across the globe, cricketers, and countrymen rallied together supporting him through his tumultuous journey with cancer.
A handful of sportsmen across the world have been able to make a career comeback after fighting a vigorous battle with cancer. And in Indian sports, this cricketer is one of a kind. Shahid Afridi. India vs New Zealand Test World Cup Points Table. This story is from May 17, He also said that he wanted to play more Test cricket for the country. Yuvraj was on an Instagram live session with former England batsman Kevin Pietersen when he opened up about his battle with cancer.
The left-handed Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer after the World Cup win. We had won the over World Cup, Sourav Ganguly had just retired, I was looking to play Test cricket, and then I got diagnosed with cancer.
Since parts of the tumour are just above the artery of his heart, there was a danger it could burst if he did any running. At the end of March, he will undergo a CT scan and should have recovered by then.
Chaudhary also said the delay in treatment was due to a wrong diagnosis by a hospital last year. I don't want to name [anyone involved] but they did not give the correct diagnosis," he said. Top Stories. Live Live From the section Football.
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