New Delhi, April 9: India’s 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh has returned home after receiving cancer treatment in the US. Yuvraj landed at Delhi airport on Monday morning to a grand welcome from his mother and several fans and well-wishers.
Diagnosed with germ-cell cancer between his lungs in February, Yuvraj underwent three cycles of chemotherapy at the Indiana University Medical Centre in Indianapolis. Yuvraj’s treatment was overseen by Dr. Lawrence H Einhorn, who also headed the treatment of seven-time Tour de France-winning cyclist Lance Armstrong.
After finishing his treatment mid-March, Yuvraj spent a few days in London recuperating from the side-effects of chemotherapy. Yuvraj’s doctors were happy with his reaction to the treatment and were confident he wouldn’t suffer a relapse.
Yuvraj had tweeted about his homecoming on Sunday, saying, “finally the day has come ! i am going home tomorrow ! cant wait , excited to see my friends and family ..see you india!! mera bharat mahan !”
While undergoing treatment, Yuvraj tried to keep his body in working condition by way of light workouts in the gym and playing pool. The all-rounder will hold a press conference on Wednesday in which he is expected to talk about his treatment, and plans to make a cricketing comeback.
