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Actor Sanjay Dutt emerges victorious after battling cancer: Know the common symptoms of this disease

Actor Sanjay Dutt emerges victorious after battling cancer: Know the common symptoms of this disease
Dutt shared the news in a statement on Twitter on the occasion of his children, Shahraan and Iqra’s, 10th birthday.

On the occasion of his childrens' 10th birthday, Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt took to social media to announce his recovery from cancer.

Written by Jahnavi Sarma |Updated : October 21, 2020 10:28 PM IST

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who in August announced a short break from work for 'some medical treatment', took to social media to announce that all was well, and he was healthy and fit. The actor was reportedly being treated for cancer at a hospital in Mumbai. He thanked fans and well-wishers for their support and wishes. Dutt shared the news in a statement on Twitter on the occasion of his children, Shahraan and Iqra's, 10th birthday.

"The last few weeks were very difficult time for my family and me. But like they say, God gives the hardest battles to his strongest soldiers. And today, on the occasion of my kids' birthday, I am happy to come out victorious from this battle and be able to give them the best gift I can. The health and well being of our family (sic)," he said in the statement. There were speculations in the media that the actor was suffering from lung cancer. However, there is no confirmation of this.

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