<p> Recuperating after undergoing three cycles of chemotherapy for a malignant tumour between his lungs, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh received an inspiring video message from his ''real life hero'' Lance Armstrong -- the cycling legend whose own successful battle with cancer is well-documented.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Very special and inspiring message from my real life hero," tweeted Yuvraj along with a link to the message from the cyclist who won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times after having survived testicular cancer.<br /><br />In the 19-second video, Armstrong urged Yuvraj to keep moving forward optimistically.<br />"Hi Yuvi, I am Lance Armstrong and welcome home. Man you have got one big following, I have heard about you every hour of every day since you have been diagnosed. We are pulling for you, so glad you are healthy now. Have a great life, don't look back, live strong buddy," said the 40-year-old American.<br /><br />Armstrong was 25 when was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer, which spread to his lungs, abdomen and brain.<br /><br />Armstrong had an orchiectomy to remove his diseased testicle and was given less than a 40 per cent survival chance by his doctors. But he battled out of it successfully to not just survive but also renew his career as a cyclist.<br /><br />The 30-year-old Yuvraj, who will return to the country on Monday, was discharged on March 18 from a hospital in the United States.<br /><br />Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages to cricketer, who is known for his aggressive batting and disciplined spin bowling.<br /><br />Yuvraj, has scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000.</p>
<p> Recuperating after undergoing three cycles of chemotherapy for a malignant tumour between his lungs, Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh received an inspiring video message from his ''real life hero'' Lance Armstrong -- the cycling legend whose own successful battle with cancer is well-documented.<br /><br /></p>.<p>"Very special and inspiring message from my real life hero," tweeted Yuvraj along with a link to the message from the cyclist who won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times after having survived testicular cancer.<br /><br />In the 19-second video, Armstrong urged Yuvraj to keep moving forward optimistically.<br />"Hi Yuvi, I am Lance Armstrong and welcome home. Man you have got one big following, I have heard about you every hour of every day since you have been diagnosed. We are pulling for you, so glad you are healthy now. Have a great life, don't look back, live strong buddy," said the 40-year-old American.<br /><br />Armstrong was 25 when was diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer, which spread to his lungs, abdomen and brain.<br /><br />Armstrong had an orchiectomy to remove his diseased testicle and was given less than a 40 per cent survival chance by his doctors. But he battled out of it successfully to not just survive but also renew his career as a cyclist.<br /><br />The 30-year-old Yuvraj, who will return to the country on Monday, was discharged on March 18 from a hospital in the United States.<br /><br />Thousands of well-wishers have sent messages to cricketer, who is known for his aggressive batting and disciplined spin bowling.<br /><br />Yuvraj, has scored 8,051 runs in 274 one-dayers and 1,775 runs in 37 Tests since making his international debut in 2000.</p>
