Sanjay Dutt Diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been detected with stage four lung cancer, according to sources in Lilavati Hospital that are not allowed to talk to the media. The star, who rushed to the hospital on Saturday after he complained of breathlessness, was discharged on Monday.

The oxygen intake of the actor fluctuated from 90-92 percent as he was admitted. He was automatically screened for Covid-19 with a simple antigen package. However, as far as the reports are concerned, the check outcome did not indicate the involvement of the virus pathogen. Later, it was confirmed that he had fluid in his lungs, reports the Hindustan Times.

His diagnosis revealed that he was suffering from stage four lung cancer. “When he was taken to the hospital, he was low on oxygen saturation. But when his Covid-19 report came negative, he run cancer analysis and it came positive,” said a source from the hospital. When contacted his treating doctor, Dr. Jalil Parker, refused to make any comment on it citing patient confidentiality.

On Tuesday, Sanjay had announced that he was taking a ‘short break’ from work for ‘some medical treatment’. “Hi friends, I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment.” The Khalnaayak actor further said “My family and friends are with me and I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon!”

Among those who tweeted about Sanjay was actor Adhyayan Suman who tweeted, “Sanju sir diagnosed with lung cancer :( #sanjaydutt get well soon sir Folded hands this year why u doing this?”

On August 8, the Munnabhai MBBS actor issued a statement on Twitter assuring his followers that he is “doing well” and his reports for Covid-19 were negative.