Yuvraj Singh, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States, his physiotherapist revealed on Sunday.

India's 2011 World Cup hero and man of the tournament.Yuvraj had earlier been detected with a tumour between his left lung and heart, which has since been termed malignant.

His physiotherapist Jatin Chaudhary"He is suffering from cancer and this is the first stage. It's curable and he will be fit to play in May. He will be back on the field very soon,"
 

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He even added this information talking to our correspondent that "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."

Government took a favorable stand to the situation and Sport minister Maken gave his word to stand for Yuvraj ailment support.

Maken said the government will help Yuvraj, as the nation prays for his speedy recovery. "Wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery! Asking officials to find the quantum and nature of help required. Government shld & will help him," Maken tweeted last night.