Actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, said sources at Lilavati Hospital who are not authorized to speak to the media. The actor, who was taken to hospital on Saturday after complaining of breathing, was discharged Monday.
The actor’s oxygen level fluctuated between 90-92% when he was admitted. He was immediately tested for Covid-19 via rapid antigen kit. But according to the sources, the test result showed no presence of the pathogen of the virus. It was later reported that he had developed fluid in his chest.
His diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from stage four lung cancer. ‘When he was taken to the hospital, he was low on oxygen contamination. But when his Covid-19 report came out negative, he performed cancer analysis and it came out positive, ”said a source from the hospital. When contacted by his treating physician, Dr. Jalil Parker, he declined to comment on the confidentiality of patients mentioned.
On Tuesday, Sanjay had announced that he was taking a ‘short break’ from work for ‘some medical treatment’. “Hello friends, I’m taking a break from work for some medical treatment.” The Khalnaayak actor further said: “My family and friends are with me and I encourage my wishes not to worry or speculate unnecessarily. With your love and good wishes I will be back soon!”
Sanju lord diagnosed with lung cancer 🙁 #sanjaydutt get soon soon sir 🙏 this year why are you doing this?
– adhyayan summan (@AdhyayanSsuman) 11 August 2020
Among those who tweeted about Sanjay was actor Adhyayan Suman who tweeted, “Sanju sir diagnosed with lung cancer 🙁 #sanjaydutt will soon be Mr. Fallen hands this year. Why are you doing this?”
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On August 8, the Munnabhai MBBS actor posted a statement on Twitter urging his followers that he was ‘doing well’ and his reports for Covid-19 were negative.
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