"Irrfan Khan's tumour can be cured through surgery"
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Irrfan Khan on Friday issued a statement revealing that he is suffering from Neuroendocrine Tumour. The "rare disease" has certainly made all his fans restless as to whether the actor will be able to recover or not. In a respite to all those well-wishers, Dr. Saumitra Rawat, HoD, Surgical Gastroenterology & Liver Transplant, Sri Ganga Ram Hospital has said that Irrfan's tumour is curable.
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Here's what the doctor has to say on Irrfan's disease
While talking to a news agency, Dr. Rawat said, "Neuroendocrine Tumour is an abnormal growth of Neuroendo cells which are present in the body. Depending on where the tumour is localized, you can take it out surgically and the chances of cure are very high." He added that a patient is required to go for regular check-ups once the procedure is completed.