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Messages of support have been pouring in for India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States.Messages of support have been pouring in for India cricketer Yuvraj Singh, who is undergoing treatment for cancer in the United States.
Sports Minister Ajay Maken said the government should, and will, help the 30-year-old all-rounder.Sports Minister Ajay Maken said the government should, and will, help the 30-year-old all-rounder.
In 2011, the cricketer was diagnosed with a non-malignant tumour of the lung but further tests revealed cancer and he is now undergoing chemotherapy.In 2011, the cricketer was diagnosed with a non-malignant tumour of the lung but further tests revealed cancer and he is now undergoing chemotherapy.
His physiotherapist, Jatin Chaudhary, said the cancer was curable.His physiotherapist, Jatin Chaudhary, said the cancer was curable.
"It is a rare tumour and is cancerous but it has been detected in stage one," Mr Chaudhary said."It is a rare tumour and is cancerous but it has been detected in stage one," Mr Chaudhary said.
'Praying for you''Praying for you'
A day after reports of Yuvraj's chemotherapy hit the headlines, the micro-blogging site Twitter has been full of messages of support and sympathy from ordinary people as well as celebrities.A day after reports of Yuvraj's chemotherapy hit the headlines, the micro-blogging site Twitter has been full of messages of support and sympathy from ordinary people as well as celebrities.
"Wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery. Asking officials to find the quantum and nature of help required. Government should and will help him," Mr Maken posted on Twitter on Monday."Wish Yuvraj a speedy recovery. Asking officials to find the quantum and nature of help required. Government should and will help him," Mr Maken posted on Twitter on Monday.
India team mate Harbhajan Singh tweeted: "He is a born fighter. I request media to respect Yuvraj's privacy and allow him to concentrate on his recovery. He will be back with a bang."
"Shocked to learn Yuvraj Singh [is] down with cancer. Yuvraj if you read this, know that we all pray for you... All shall and will be well," tweeted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan."Shocked to learn Yuvraj Singh [is] down with cancer. Yuvraj if you read this, know that we all pray for you... All shall and will be well," tweeted Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan.
Vijay Mallya, liquor baron and owner of the Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League, wrote on Twitter: "I am devastated to hear that my friend Yuvraj Singh has cancer. I pray to [Hindu god] Balaji that he recovers and is back in action."Vijay Mallya, liquor baron and owner of the Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League, wrote on Twitter: "I am devastated to hear that my friend Yuvraj Singh has cancer. I pray to [Hindu god] Balaji that he recovers and is back in action."
Chief Minister of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah wrote: "Here's wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy and complete recovery. On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him."Chief Minister of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah wrote: "Here's wishing Yuvraj Singh a speedy and complete recovery. On a good day there are few cricketers more exciting than him."
Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted: "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."Gujarat's Chief Minister Narendra Modi also tweeted: "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."
Yuvraj's health first deteriorated during the World Cup last year, in which he was the man of the tournament, helping his country win the trophy for the first time since 1983.Yuvraj's health first deteriorated during the World Cup last year, in which he was the man of the tournament, helping his country win the trophy for the first time since 1983.
At the 2011 World Cup, in India's match against Ireland, Yuvraj became the first player to take five wickets and score 50 runs in a World Cup match.At the 2011 World Cup, in India's match against Ireland, Yuvraj became the first player to take five wickets and score 50 runs in a World Cup match.
The left-hander, who has also played county cricket for Yorkshire, posted on his Twitter account last month that he would seek inspiration from Lance Armstrong, the cyclist who won multiple Tour de France titles after being treated for testicular cancer.The left-hander, who has also played county cricket for Yorkshire, posted on his Twitter account last month that he would seek inspiration from Lance Armstrong, the cyclist who won multiple Tour de France titles after being treated for testicular cancer.
On Sunday, Mr Chaudhary said the cricketer had travelled to the US on 26 January. At the end of March, he will undergo a CT scan and should have recovered by then.On Sunday, Mr Chaudhary said the cricketer had travelled to the US on 26 January. At the end of March, he will undergo a CT scan and should have recovered by then.
"After that, it is just some rehabilitation in April before he is fit to be back on the field in May."After that, it is just some rehabilitation in April before he is fit to be back on the field in May.
"Thankfully no surgery is required, he is already a lot better than he was and he can't wait to be back on the cricket field.""Thankfully no surgery is required, he is already a lot better than he was and he can't wait to be back on the cricket field."