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From Nargis to Sanjay: A look at Dutt family's battle with cancer

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, say reports. It has also been reported that the 61-year-old actor will soon be flying to the US soon for medical treatment. Dutt has a history of cancer in his family. His mother, superstar Nargis Dutt, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 1981, just 3 days short of Dutt’s big-screen debut in Rocky.

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  • Aug 12, 2020, 12:17 AM IST

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, say reports. It has also been reported that the 61-year-old actor will soon be flying to the US soon for medical treatment.

Sanjay Dutt got discharged from hospital on Monday and returned home after he was hospitalized at Lilavati hospital as he complained of breathing discomfort and chest pain. He suffered from low oxygen saturation levels, leading to discomfort in the chest.

1. Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer

Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer
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Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, say reports. It has also been reported that the 61-year-old actor will soon be flying to the US soon for medical treatment.

2. Sanjay Dutt recently got discharged from Lilavati hospital

Sanjay Dutt recently got discharged from Lilavati hospital
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Sanjay Dutt got discharged from hospital on Monday and returned home after he was hospitalized at Lilavati hospital as he complained of breathing discomfort and chest pain. He suffered from low oxygen saturation levels, leading to discomfort in the chest.

3. Sanjay Dutt announces "short break" from work

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Now, on Tuesday the actor took to his Instagram and posted a cryptic note saying that he is taking a break from work to get some medical treatment done.

Sanjay wrote, "Hi friends. I am taking a short break from work for some medical treatment. 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."

4. Sanjay Dutt's family history of cancer

Sanjay Dutt's family history of cancer
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Dutt has a history of cancer in his family. His mother, superstar Nargis Dutt, succumbed to pancreatic cancer in 1981, just 3 days short of Dutt’s big silver screen debut in Rocky. The 61-year-old actor has not been able to get over her loss to date. It is believed he was especially close to her.

5. Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt died of heart attack

Sanjay Dutt's father Sunil Dutt died of heart attack
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Dutt’s father, Sunil Dutt, had succumbed to a heart attack in 2005. He was 12 days away from celebrating his 76th birthday when he breathed his last.

6. Sanjay Dutt's family in Dubai due to lockdown

Sanjay Dutt's family in Dubai due to lockdown
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Dutt has been staying apart from his wife and two kids because of the lockdown. Maanayata and the twins have been in Dubai for the last few months.

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