"Got very good news from Dr Lawrence
today! The tumor is almost way out of the system after reading my
today's scan! Second cycle has started," Yuvraj, being treated at the
Boston Institute of Cancer Research, wrote on his twitter account.
The
30-year-old, who went to US last month, has gone bald during the
treatment, which will go on till the last week of March before the
process of rehabilitation starts in April.
The
dashing batsman had earlier got a message from US cycling legend Lance
Armstrong, whose own inspirational triumph over cancer is
well-documented, wishing him a speedy recovery."Message from
@lancearmstrong makes me feel better! Thank you lance means a lot hope
we can meet," tweeted Yuvraj.
A photo of the Armstrong's message, posted by Yuvraj, read: "Yuvi, I want you to know that the entire LIVESTRONG team is here for you.
"We
say it all the time, and truly believe in it: Knowledge is power, Unity
is strength, and Attitude is everything. Please know that we are here
to help you and your family in any way possible. Go Yuvi!! Livestrong."
Yuvraj was named Player of the Tournament in the World
Cup, scoring 362 runs and grabbing 15 wickets in nine matches. He has so far scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000.
After
being diagnosed with the illness, Yuvraj has not played competitive
cricket since taking part in two of three home Tests against the West
Indies in NovemberCup, scoring 362 runs and grabbing 15 wickets in nine matches. He has so far scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000.
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