Chiranjeevi Discloses He Was Diagnosed With Cancer, Is Cured

Popular Telugu film industry actor Chiranjeevi disclosed today that he had been diagnosed with early stage cancer, but had also been cured with treatment.

Revealing this at a program organised by the Star Cancer Centre in Nanakramguda, the actor said that he had always thought that he was healthy and fit as he exercised regularly, took healthy food on the advice of nutritionists and kept away from bad habits.

"But I was proven wrong. One should always undergo regular health check-ups, which is what saved me. On the advice of Dr Nageshwar Rao I underwent a colonoscopy, and found some cancer symptoms. However, since the disease was at an early stage, it could be cured successfully with treatment," Chiranjeevi said.

He stressed on the importance of early detection and the benefits of early intervention.

The actor promised that he would try to create awareness among the people about cancer, and expressed hope that Hyderabad would emerge as the capital for the efforts for the prevention of cancer.